In the Round of 16 at the Australian Open on Saturday, Jack Draper (ranked No. 18) meets Carlos Alcaraz (No. 3).Draper beat Aleksandar Vukic 6-4, 2-6, 5-7, 7-6, 7-6 on Friday in the Round of 32 in

Jack Draper described his hip injury as a "ticking time bomb" and admitted he will likely have to manage it for the rest of his career.

Despite still being very young, Jack Draper has already had many injuries during his career. The British player's body struggles to withstand the imposed rhythms of professional tennis and the physical problems have become too many, which is why it is urgent to reflect together with the members of his team.

Eurosport experts John McEnroe and Tim Henman felt the retirement of Jack Draper from his Australian Open clash with Carlos Alcaraz was inevitable.

Jack Draper is piling up several five-set matches after his latest at the Australian Open. He will have to ensure the endgame comes quicker in the first week of Slams.

Carlos Alcaraz reached his 10th career Grand Slam quarterfinal, tied for the most by a man before his 22nd birthday, by advancing at the Australian Open when 15th-seeded Jack Draper stopped playing because of injury after dropping the first two sets Sunday.

It was the second time Draper had retired injured against Alcaraz, having cut short their 2023 match at Indian Wells due to an abdominal strain.