Jack Draper BOOED by Australian Open crowd as Brit tennis star walks out for second-round clash to chorus of jeers
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JACK DRAPER was BOOED as he walked out for his second-round clash at the Australian Open. The Brit is taking on Aussie ace Thanasi Kokkinakis at the John Cain Arena. Draper, 23, was not given a warm welcome by the home crowd as he entered the court. The British No.1 was met with a chorus of jeers as he made his way to his seat.
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Kokkinakis, 28, however, was given a heroes reception by the crowd, who were clearly supporting him for the Australian Open. Eurosport commentator Mikey Perera believed that Draper would not have minded the frosty reception. He said: "Here we go then, a few boos for Jack Draper.
"I don't think he'll mind that. "He's the sort of character that will say: 'Okay then, bring it on'.". Before the clash, Draper admitted that he was expecting to be met with a hostile crowd. CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS. However, he insisted that he would use it as extra motivation.
He said: "That’s definitely going to bring the best out of me. "I think it’s going to be a really good atmosphere, whether the crowd’s with me or against me. "I remember what it was like playing Futures with no one watching. That’s what I play for, to play in front of a lot of people and entertain.
"I know Thanasi is going to give it his all here in Melbourne. "He always brings out great tennis so it’s going to be a really tough match. "We always have a battle so I’m fully prepared and ready for that. "I’m going to have to improve my performance and I think that’s a great chance to do it.".
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