Gabriel Diallo of Canada has been eliminated from the Rothesay International Eastbourne in the quarter-finals, losing in straight sets to British player Jack Draper. According to beIN SPORTS, the final score was 6-1, 6-4. The loss ends Diallo's run at the grass-court tournament, a key warm-up event for Wimbledon.
How did Draper secure the win?
The British player won the match by dominating on his own serve and capitalizing on break-point opportunities. Draper won 77 per cent of his service points and converted four of his nine break-point chances, according to statistics from beIN SPORTS. He faced only one break point from Diallo during the entire encounter.
Who is Jack Draper?
Jack Draper is a British player mounting a comeback after a series of injuries. A former world No. 4, Draper's ranking had fallen to No. 160 entering the tournament, as reported by both beIN SPORTS and sport2u.tv. This is his fifth ATP Tour-level event of 2026, and the win against Diallo continues his best run of the season so far on home soil.
Diallo, ranked No. 91 according to sport2u.tv, had reached the quarter-finals by defeating Tomas Martin Etcheverry in a three-set match that lasted two hours and 40 minutes.
With the win, Draper advances to the semi-finals of the Eastbourne tournament.
Sources
- beIN SPORTS: Draper feeling 'amazing' after downing Diallo
- sport2u.tv: ATP Eastbourne: Draper vince il derby e vola ai quarti di finale
Reported from public sources.