Updated On: 24 March, 2025 08:09 AM IST | Miami | AFP
“It was tough, obviously I came up against someone today who was playing incredibly well,” said Draper.

Jack Draper returns to Jakub Mensik at the Miami Open on Saturday. Pic/Getty Images
Britain’s Jack Draper, the winner at Indian Wells only a week ago, was brought back down to earth with a bump on Saturday, after being beaten by 54th ranked Czech teenager Jakub Mensik in his opening match at the Miami Open.
Draper moved into the top 10 of the world rankings for the first time in his career with his triumph over Holger Rune in the Indian Wells final last Sunday, having beaten Carlos Alcaraz in the last four. But the 19-year old Mensik rose to the occasion, claiming two tie-breaks to enjoy a 7-6 (7/2), 7-6 (7/3) win.