British number one Jack Draper says he endured a 'difficult' time after having his integrity questioned following a controversial win.
British number one Jack Draper says he had a "difficult" time after having his integrity questioned following last week's Cincinnati Open.Replays appeared to back up Auger-Aliassime's argument that the ball had hit the frame of Draper's racket and then the floor on match point - but there was no replay technology available at the event.
"It's slowly moving on," he said. "It was difficult for four or five days afterwards - it was the first time I've experienced criticism and my integrity questioned as an athlete. "Do I necessarily agree with what they're saying? No, because I was in the situation and I know my truth and that's that I didn't know.
Auger-Aliassime spoke at length with the umpire during the match, arguing the point should have been his, before eventually conceding defeat."I thought he handled it with great maturity and complete class," Draper said. Novak Djokovic was one of a number of players to call for more technology in tennis after the incident, saying it is "embarrassing" that there is no video technology in the sport.
"I think it was difficult for everyone on court that day, but I think it's also a valuable lesson for me," Draper added.
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