Draper Exits Miami Open as Boulter Advances

"British fortunes were mixed across the men’s and women’s draws."

British tennis had a mixed day at the 2026 Miami Open, with Jack Draper knocked out early while Katie Boulter progressed in the women’s event.

Jack Draper exited the tournament in the second round after losing to American player Reilly Opelka. Opelka dominated with his serve and produced 25 aces. Both sets went to tie-breaks, and Draper could not find a way to break serve.

Draper struggled to create break-point chances throughout the match. He is still returning to full form after injury, which affected his performance in this encounter.

In contrast, Katie Boulter had a positive result in the women’s draw. She moved into the next round after her opponent retired due to injury while Boulter was leading the match. She controlled the game before the retirement and showed solid form.

The Miami Open is an ATP and WTA 1000 event held in the United States and is one of the biggest tournaments outside the Grand Slams.

Overall, it was a disappointing result for Draper, but a strong step forward for Boulter in the competition.