Jack Draper makes 'weird' admission about Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz after another US Open win

Jack Draper has admitted it's 'weird' to see Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz crash out of the US Open after reaching the fourth round of the competition on Sunday.

The 22-year-old was too strong for Botic van de Zandschulp on Sunday morning, cruising to a 6-3, 6-4, 6-2 win.

Draper is one of the hottest prospects in British tennis right now. And the 25th seed will be hoping to go all the way at Flushing Meadows, just like Emma Raducanu did three years ago.

Jack Draper has admitted it's 'weird' to see Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz crash out of the US Open after reaching the fourth round of the competition on Sunday GETTY Earlier this week, Van de Zandschulp knocked out Alcaraz. Djokovic then crashed out of the tournament to Alexei Popyrin, with the Serb ending 2024 without a single Grand Slam to his name. Draper, speaking after his win, has admitted it's 'weird' to see Djokovic and Alcaraz eliminated so early. But he also thinks their losses speak volumes about the sheer amount of talent on the men's tour. JUST IN: Jermaine Jenas 'was in a state' as phone call details emerge following BBC sacking

"It is obviously weird but I think both of them obviously played the Olympic final. I think that's taken a lot out of them," he said. “It's taken a lot out of everyone, but they obviously made the finals, and it was emotional for both of them. "Obviously Novak, that was probably his biggest goal, and to come through that is obviously emotionally challenging to sort of have a rest and then come here. “Same with Carlos as well. He's achieved so much this year, winning the French and Wimbledon. I'm not surprised that they're probably feeling really tired and emotionally a bit drained. READ MORE: Emma Raducanu 'facing sponsorship crisis' as details emerge after nightmare US Open exit

Jack Draper was too strong for Botic van de Zandschulp in their US Open clash on Sunday GETTY Draper also admitted he was pleased to beat a 'dangerous' opponent in Van de Zandschulp, with the Briton dreaming of Grand Slam glory. "I know that on their day someone like a Botic is extremely dangerous," he added. "I wasn’t putting it past him to go out there and potentially have an upset against Carlos. “I think it is sometimes difficult when people are saying, ‘Oh, like, he should definitely win this match’. Botic’s just beaten the No.2 in the world who’s won multiple grand slams this year. “He obviously played a really good match and can definitely beat me too.

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