Draper was explaining his journey at the Eastbourne competition. “Playing these guys, and beating these guys, is really important for me, and significant,” he told Amazon. “But, at the same time, I know it is on a grass court as well, this season is short and there is not a lot of players who earn a living on the grass court.”
Draper’s attention was then diverted elsewhere as he noticed something on his hand. “I’ve just been pooed on by a bird.” He asked the Amazon team whether that was good luck and when they confirmed that it was, he said: “You know, my coach got that yesterday, as well, so it’s good luck.”
Draper became the last Brit standing at Eastbourne as he defeated compatriot Ryan Peniston to advance to the semi-finals, while both Cameron Norrie and Harriet Dart suffered defeat in their last eight ties. The world No 108 fought back from a break down in the second set to win 6-3 6-3, claiming 13 of the final 15 points to secure a place in the final four against Maxime Cressy, his first ATP Tour semi.
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