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Why Britain's Draper had to retire injured again

Related Topics: Scott Draper, Carlos Alcaraz

Not for the first time in his career, Jack Draper has been forced to retire from a Grand Slam match because of physical issues.

The British number one decided it was "sensible" to quit when he trailed Carlos Alcaraz 7-5 6-1 in the Australian Open fourth round on Sunday.

Draper, 23, came into the first major of the season underprepared after his off-season was ruined by a hip injury.

But he still outlasted three successive opponents in Melbourne five-set matches to set up a meeting with Spanish third seed Alcaraz.

Following a deflating exit, BBC Sport examines why Draper was forced to quit again and whether there is anything to be concerned about longer term.