British number one Jack Draper says he was not “good enough” in a shock Wimbledon second-round exit, insisting a below-par performance was not because he felt increased pressure at this year’s tournament.
Draper was seeded fourth at the All England Club, but lost 6-4 6-3 1-6 6-4 to 36-year-old Marin Cilic.
The 23-year-old was the highest seeded home player since Andy Murray defended the men’s title in 2017.
In 2013, Murray, who retired last year, was the first British man to win Wimbledon in 77 years and added his second title three years later.
“It makes me think that Andy’s achievement of what he did – winning here twice – [was] just unbelievable,” Draper said.
“It’s not the pressure. I wasn’t going out there thinking I was under so much pressure. You [journalists] mention it all the time.
“I just didn’t play good enough. I lost to a better player. That’s the main reason. I just was not able to find the level I wanted. I came up short.”