After days of battling through tough matches, British tennis star Jack Draper finally hit his limit—both physically and emotionally—at the Queen’s Club semi-finals on Saturday.

And when things unraveled against Czech opponent Jiri Lehecka, Draper didn’t just lose the match—he lost his cool too.

The Boiling Point After a Grueling Week

All week, Draper’s frustration had been simmering beneath the surface.

Even though he managed to survive two tight three-set matches earlier in the tournament, you could tell he wasn’t quite in rhythm.

And by the time he met Lehecka in the semis, the tension exploded.

The final score read 6-4, 4-6, 7-5 in favor of Lehecka, but it was Draper’s emotional outburst near the end that stole headlines.

After a crucial game slipped away at 5-5 in the final set, Draper smashed his racket into an advertising board—ironically destroying a sign bearing the name “Dunlop,” the very brand of racket he was using.

Rage, Sarcasm, and Missed Chances

It wasn’t just the ending that showcased Draper’s rising agitation.

Earlier in the match, during a pivotal moment in the second set, he missed a break chance at 0-40 and launched a ball into the stands—surprisingly, with no warning from the umpire.

Then, after a missed first serve in his next game, he let out a sarcastic “Yep, yep, yep,” clearly at boiling point.

Despite the emotional rollercoaster, Draper had his moments.

His serve was sharp for most of the match and had carried him through the tournament.

But Lehecka, slowly but surely, started reading it better—and when it mattered most, the Czech star found a way through.

A Tough Opponent with Real Grass Court Credentials

Lehecka has been quietly dangerous on grass and entered the semi-final without dropping a single set.

He’d already taken down big names like Alex de Minaur, Gabriel Diallo, and Britain’s Jacob Fearnley, and came in looking sharp and confident.

With a powerful serve that occasionally touches 140mph, Lehecka punished Draper’s early errors and double faults.

He closed out the first set with a string of unreturnable aces, looking every bit like his countryman Tomas Berdych, a former Wimbledon finalist.

Adjustments, Momentum Swings, and a Hopeful Second Set

To his credit, Draper did adjust.

After a shaky first set where he stood too far back on returns (a leftover habit from his recent clay court swing), he started chipping the ball and slowing things down.

That new tactic paid off.

In the second set, he clawed his way back and broke Lehecka’s serve to level the match.

When he took the second set, the home crowd roared—and Draper responded with a quiet fist pump toward the scorching London sky.

Final Set Drama and the Meltdown Moment

The deciding set was a serving clinic from both players.

At 4-4, Draper fought off break points and held strong.

But at 5-5, the pressure finally cracked his resilience.

Lehecka broke, Draper exploded, and the racket met its end against the advertising board.

He never recovered from the emotional blow, and the match slipped away soon after.

What’s Next for Jack Draper?

Despite the loss, there’s plenty to take away.

Draper made a deep run without hitting top form, which is a testament to his raw talent.

But if he’s going to challenge consistently at this level, he’ll need to find a way to stay composed—even when things don’t go his way.

As for Jiri Lehecka, this win only adds momentum to his strong grass court campaign.

He’s a name to keep an eye on, especially with Wimbledon around the corner.