British number one Jack Draper faced a surprising exit in the second round of Wimbledon 2025, losing to veteran Marin Cilic. Despite being seeded fourth, Draper's performance fell short, leading to a 6-4, 6-3, 1-6, 6-4 defeat.

Draper, who has shown significant promise over the past year with achievements including a US Open semi-final and an Indian Wells title, admitted that his game on grass this year has been lacking. 'I've been really disappointed with the way my game's been on the grass this year,' he confessed. His struggles were evident as he failed to handle Cilic's pace and depth, particularly on his forehand.

Analyzing the match, Todd Woodbridge, a former Wimbledon semi-finalist, noted that Draper's inability to effectively return Cilic's serve and his over-reliance on his backhand were critical factors in the loss. 'Cilic took all of Draper's weapons away,' Woodbridge observed.

Despite the setback, Draper remains focused on improving his game. 'There's many areas of my game which I still really, really need to work on to be the player I want to be,' he stated. This early exit at Wimbledon serves as a stark reminder of the challenges that lie ahead for the young British hopeful.

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