Tennis-Britain's Draper working to get fit for Davis Cup


FILE PHOTO: Tennis - U.S. Open - Flushing Meadows, New York, United States - September 6, 2024 Britain's Jack Draper in action during his semi final match against Italy's Jannik Sinner REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton

(Reuters) - Jack Draper is working on his fitness after picking up a niggle at the U.S. Open and is set to link up with his Davis Cup team mates on Tuesday, a spokesperson for Britain's number one said.

The 22-year-old lost 7-5 7-6(3) 6-2 to eventual champion Jannik Sinner in the semi-finals at Flushing Meadows on Friday, with the Briton vomiting three times in the second set as he struggled with New York's heat and humidity.

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