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Draper loses to Humbert in Eastbourne semi-final match

Sky Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 6:42 PM

Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Draper loses to Humbert in Eastbourne semi-final match

Summary

Jack Draper exited the Lexus Eastbourne Open after losing to Ugo Humbert 7-5, 6-3 in the semi-finals. The match lasted one hour and 42 minutes, denying Draper a chance to compete for the title on home soil. After a successful week leading up to the semi-finals, Draper faces a tough challenge in the first round at Wimbledon against world No. 7 Taylor Fritz. Humbert celebrated his win, receiving birthday wishes from the crowd as he prepared for the final against Zizou Bergs.

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By the Numbers

•Draper lost to Humbert in the semi-finals at Eastbourne.
•The match lasted one hour and 42 minutes.
•Draper will next face Taylor Fritz at Wimbledon.
•Humbert will play Zizou Bergs in the Eastbourne final.
•Draper aims for recovery after an injury-ravaged year.

What they're saying

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Jack Draper's daunting Wimbledon draw was followed by disappointment at the Lexus Eastbourne Open as he suffered a semi-final exit at the hands of Ugo Humbert.
— Sky Sports

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