Jack Draper’s remarkable run at the Paris Masters came to an end as he faced off against Alex De Minaur in the last 16. After a grueling match against world No. 6 Taylor Fritz that concluded late Wednesday night, Draper had only 19 hours to recover before taking on the ninth seed, De Minaur. Despite his best efforts, Draper’s fatigue became evident as the match progressed. He fought valiantly but ultimately succumbed to De Minaur’s relentless play, losing the match 5-7, 6-2, 6-3. Draper expressed his exhaustion, noting, “It’s nuts. I’ve played eight matches in 10 days.” While Draper displayed tenacity throughout the match, De Minaur’s skill and stamina proved too much, allowing him to advance to the quarter-finals.

Jack Draper has advanced to the last 16 of the Paris Masters after a hard-fought victory over world No. 6 Taylor Fritz. This win marks Draper's seventh consecutive triumph and his fourth against a top-10 player. In their previous encounters this year, Draper and Fritz had faced off twice, with Fritz emerging victorious in both matches. Despite the closeness of those contests, Fritz's experience and confidence allowed him to clinch the wins in three tightly contested sets. However, Draper has shown significant growth and confidence this season, demonstrating that he belongs among the elite players. In a thrilling match, he managed to defeat Fritz with a score of 7-6 (6), 4-6, 6-4, showcasing his exceptional form as he moved into the third round of the tournament. Next, the in-form Briton will take on Australian Alex de Minaur.