Jack Draper hilariously mocked for bizarre reason at US Open after racing into the semi-finals without dropping a set
Jack Draper has won 15 sets on the bounce to storm into the US Open semi-finals, but fans have still found a reason to hilariously poke fun at the British No1.
Draper, 22 was in sparkling form on Wednesday evening as he demolished Australia’s Alex de Minaur 6-3, 7-5, 6-2 to book a meeting in the last four with world No1 Jannik Sinner.
His previous four wins in New York also came in straight sets, and he is now just two matches away from securing his maiden grand slam triumph.
The rising star has dazzled with his rocket serve and powerful groundstrokes over the past 10 days, but something else has also caught the attention of viewers – his shirts.
Throughout his run, Draper has worn purple Nike shirts that appear to be several sizes too big for him. They have been flapping around during points with the Brit constantly needing to readjust them, and his unusual dress sense has certainly split opinion among fans.
Jack Draper has made the semi-finals of the US Open while wearing shirts that appear to be several sizes too big for him
The purple Nike shirts have been flapping around during points, and fans have been hilariously mocking him on social media
‘Draper needs to wear a shirt that’s 2-3 sizes smaller,’ one X user wrote during Draper’s third-round win on Saturday.
Another viewer was simply astounded that Draper was playing so well with such a baggy shirt.
‘How Draper always throws the shirt over his shoulder because its too big,’ they posted alongside a covering eyes emoji on Wednesday night.
But others believe in the old adage “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it”, and have even joked that his super-sized shirts could be the secret behind his success.
One fan claimed: ‘The key to Jack Draper’s success is not about serving. It’s not about returning. It’s not about being devastating with mid court forehands. It’s not about staying healthy or staying durable over best of 5.
‘The key is wearing shirts that are 3x his size. Dress big to win big….’
Another added: ‘Unpopular opinion: Jack Draper has the best #USOpen kit on the men’s side. The oversized shirt and colors work.’
Draper seems unbothered by his oversized shirts, and fans have joked they could be the secret to his success
‘Draper’s shirt just keeps giving,’ said another supporter alongside a heart eyes emoji.
Draper is no stranger to daring outfits having taken part in a number of modelling shoots off the court, and he has got tongues wagging in ‘The Big Apple’.
It seems almost certain that the oversized purple shirt will make another appearance when he faces Sinner at the iconic Arthur Ashe Stadium on Friday night, but will it prove his lucky charm once more?
