Jack Draper, Gael Monfils and French Open
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Jack Draper battles home favourite Gael Monfils at the French Open on Thursday as the fifth seed looks to progress to the third round for the first time. The British No 1 defeated Italy’s Mattia Bellucci on Tuesday 3-6 6-1 6-4 6-2 to claim his first main draw win at Roland Garros.
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Yardbarker on MSNWatch: Gael Monfils' incredible net cord save against Jack Draper in epic Roland Garros thrillerGael Monfils continues to amaze the crowd in Roland Garros 2025. France's favorite attempts to survive in an incredible fourth set against Britain's Jack Draper to force a fifth.
Nadal’s lasso-like forehand cross-court action sent the ball kicking high into the backhand of right-handers. Neither Roger Federer nor Andy Murray could ever beat him at the French Open. Draper, who faces world No.62 Alexander Bublik today, said: “I guess it's hard for me to look at my own forehand because I'm the one hitting the ball.