Draper, injured after the controversy with Aliassime: "I thought about it non-stop for four days"

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Jack Draper and Felix Auger-Aliassime starred in one of the most surreal moments in tennis at the past ATP Masters Cincinnati 2024, where an illegal (but unconscious) action by Draper on match point sparked controversy that continues.

While much of the criticism was directed at the umpire, Greg Allensworth, some fans attacked Jack Draper because they believed he had cheated. Critics thought the British player actually knew the chair umpire was wrong and should have accepted to replay the point. Draper has again addressed this controversy with the press, on the occasion of the start of the US Open.

- "I thought about it for four days non-stop"

The British number one has stated that it is very difficult for him to be under the spotlight of negative criticism and to have his integrity questioned in this way: "I thought about it for four days non-stop. I understand the criticism perfectly, but it hurts to see many comments calling you a cheater or a liar". He wanted to emphasize that it was an illegal shot but that he would have wanted to replay it: "Obviously, it's a wrongful action, but it was a moment of madness, and I didn't know what had happened. If I had known, I would have replayed the point."

- A turning point in tennis

As it was a match point in a closely contested match, and considering that the bizarre action occurred in a Masters 1000 tournament, the play could become a turning point in tennis rules, something that Jack Draper confirmed: "It's a good way to show that VAR is necessary for tennis to be completely fair. If it had been any other point, it wouldn't have been as important. We can't allow something like that to happen again."

- Praise for Aliassime

Felix Auger-Aliassime is considered one of the most respectful players on the circuit, and Draper praised his behavior: "He saw the replay and told me 'you knew' and things like that, but it was in a good tone, and I respect that. If I had been in his shoes, I don't know how I would have reacted. Such a situation is embarrassing and very tough for the player," concluded the British player, who is the 25th seed at the US Open.

A very controversial moment that will not be repeated in this US Open 2024, as video review technology will be available at the New York event to avoid such unbelievable moments. Jack Draper will debut against Chinese Zhizhen Zhang on Tuesday.

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Draper, herido tras la polémica con Aliassime: "Pensé en ello cuatro días sin parar"