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But his exploits over the past week appeared to take their toll against De Minaur – who Draper beat on the way to the US Open semi-finals.<\/p>\n
On that occasion in New York, De Minaur was physically hampered and way below his best.<\/p>\n
This time, the 25-year-old Australian was more like his energetic self.<\/p>\n
That spelt trouble for Draper, who looked increasingly fatigued as the contest wore on.<\/p>\n
A tight first set swung Draper’s way when he broke serve for a second time in the 12th game before De Minaur sharpened up his groundstrokes.<\/p>\n
Fewer loose returns from the world number 10 extended the rallies and drew energy from Draper, who was broken twice in a one-sided second set.<\/p>\n
Draper’s frustration was demonstrated when he obliterated his racquet after going a break down in the first game of the decider.<\/p>\n
While the Briton showed his character to level at 2-2, De Minaur continued to play at a high level and won four of the final five games to keep alive his own hopes of reaching the ATP Finals in Turin.<\/p>\n
Spanish world number two Carlos Alcaraz also exited the Paris Masters on Thursday.<\/p>\n
The 21-year-old four-time major winner forced a deciding set against Frenchman Ugo Humbert, but lost out 6-1 3-6 7-5 to the home favourite who recorded the joint-biggest victory of his career.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n