Jack Draper loses to Jakub Mensik at Miami Open

British tennis player Jack Draper faced a surprising defeat at the Miami Open against Jakub Mensik. Draper, who was seeded sixth, lost the match with scores of 7-6 (7-2), 7-6 (7-3). The match was interrupted when many fans, mostly Brazilian supporters, exited the stadium in frustration. The chaos started when it was announced that a match featuring Brazilian player Joao Fonseca would be moved to another court. This decision disappointed the fans who had been waiting to see him play immediately after Draper's match. The fans voiced their anger through boos as they left. Draper commented on the situation, saying he was confused about the disruption. He acknowledged the frustration of the fans, stating that he could not hear the ball being hit due to the noise. Despite the challenges, Draper put up a strong performance, saving eight of Mensik's nine break points. This loss is noteworthy as it makes Draper the first Indian Wells champion since 2019 to lose in the first round at the Miami Open. Just days earlier, Draper had celebrated his first ATP Masters title at Indian Wells, where he beat top players. His recent victory had elevated him to a career-high ranking of seventh.