Jack Draper took down Alex D Manor in a thrilling US Open match showcasing his powerful game and sharp shot making the British star battled hard against the Aussie securing a significant victory in Forst match Draper was full of praise for D Manor he acknowledged the Australian speed and Relentless work ethic on the court calling him a tough competitor and someone who's always difficult to beat Draper highlighted de Manor's ability to retreat balls and keep points alive emphasizing the respect he has for his opponent despite the intensity of the contest the mutual admiration between the two players was CLE Draper mentioned how much he admires de Manor's career and what he's achieved in the sport Alex is a great guy Draper stated adding that he enjoys competing against players like de Manor who push him to elevate his game on his own Performance Draper was pleased with his resilience especially after dealing with injury setbacks throughout the season he credited his team for helping him stay focused and believes this win could be a turning point for his usop campaign de Manor on the other hand took the loss graciously congratulating Draper on his well-earned victory both players shared a moment of respect at the net underscoring the sportsmanship in the match