Auger-Aliassime flops in shocking loss to Draper at Flushing Meadows

It was a night to forget for Felix Auger-Aliassime, who could not get anything going in his second round loss to Jack Draper at the US Open.

Draper was in complete control during the entire match, looking very confident as he pulled off a 6-4 6-4 6-4 victory. The rising British star was superb on serve, winning 37 of 44 points behind his first serve. Furthermore, he saved all three break points faced, relying on precision to bail himself out of trouble.

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After reaching the quarterfinals at both the Canadian Open and Winston-Salem this summer, Draper has emerged as a deep threat at this year's US Open. The 20-year old employs a game of big serves and relentless approaches to the net, a strategy that was successful against Auger-Aliassime. The British youngster won 19 of 23 points at the net, as his higher-ranked opponent was unable to get much past him.

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