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Draper denied place in Eastbourne final by Humbert
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Draper denied place in Eastbourne final by Humbert

BBC Sport · Jun 26, 2026, 7:06 PM · Also reported by 2 other sources

Key takeaways

  • Figure caption, Draper beaten by Humbert in Eastbourne semi-finals - best shots
  • Jack Draper missed out on a place in the Eastbourne final as Ugo Humbert ended the Briton's encouraging return to competition following injury.
  • Draper, 24, had earned three consecutive straight-set wins to reach the semi-finals at his first tournament in more than two months, after he sustained a knee injury at the Barcelona Open in April.

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Figure caption, Draper beaten by Humbert in Eastbourne semi-finals - best shots

Jack Draper missed out on a place in the Eastbourne final as Ugo Humbert ended the Briton's encouraging return to competition following injury.

Draper, 24, had earned three consecutive straight-set wins to reach the semi-finals at his first tournament in more than two months, after he sustained a knee injury at the Barcelona Open in April.

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