Nick Kyrgios: Big Mistake Jack Draper Made Against Marin Cilic at Wimbledon

Jack Draper’s dream of winning his first Grand Slam title at Wimbledon was dashed after a tough match against Marin Cilic, who emerged victorious in four sets. Cilic displayed his former US Open-winning form, defeating Draper 6-4, 6-3, 1-6, 6-4 on Centre Court. Despite being the fourth seed at Wimbledon, Draper couldn’t handle Cilic’s powerful serves.

Following his win, Cilic is set to face Jaume Munar in the third round, aiming to reach the fourth round of a major for the first time since 2022. Unfortunately for Draper, this marks another early exit from the All England Club. According to former finalist Nick Kyrgios, part of Draper’s struggle in the match may have been due to a tactical error he made.

When Kyrgios was asked about Draper’s decision to repeatedly serve to Cilic’s backhand, he stated that it might not have been the best strategy. As a left-hander, Cilic is strong at returning those shots, and Kyrgios felt Draper could have mixed up his tactics to throw off his opponent. Kyrgios emphasized the importance of execution and tactics in high-stakes matches like this.

Kyrgios also mentioned that despite Draper’s top-five ranking and previous success at the US Open, Cilic posed a significant threat due to his Grand Slam-winning experience. The Wimbledon tournament has seen many upsets and surprising outcomes, leading Kyrgios to suggest that promising players like Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz might benefit from the opening draw.

After the latest matches, a total of 36 seeded players from both the men’s and women’s draws have been eliminated before reaching the third round. The Wimbledon competition continues to keep fans on the edge of their seats with unexpected results and fierce competition.