Explained in Draper's semifinal against Madrid's Lorenzo Musetti.
The British seemed to fade away in the second set and compete for his serve-and then found another gear in the tiebreak to increase his strength and secure victory.
Clay is considered the most demanding surface because its slower speeds lead to longer points and more brutal matches.
It is not the most natural surface of Drapper. He has been exercising hard and is able to slide on the dirt.
Mobility means he can hold the right position to execute the most powerful weapon.
Draper's serve – both strength and diversity – allowed him to start points strongly, but it was his forehand that really caught Madrid's attention.
Topspin and Speed were amazed at Caja Magica and even made some comparisons with the recently retired King of Clay, who won a record 14 French Open titles.
Of course, no one suggested Draper to be at a level of success, but like Nadal, he has been using the pace and bounce of his forehand to bother his opponents.
“My forehand is in trouble on all surfaces, but this year it does cause a lot of damage on clay,” Draper said.
“I’m working on it and serving and getting more efficient.”
In Madrid, Draper also found the right mix between defense and offense, and using the epilogue at the right time is also an effective tool.
Despite all the positive signs, it tells Draper – just like all the great players who are ambitious to win the Grand Slam title, he has an unlimited appetite for further improvements.
He highlighted his serving, network and physical performance at the final press conference in Madrid as he needed special work areas.
“I'm not far from where I want to be,” Draper said.
“There are a lot of things that will continue to improve and I will continue to get better and better. I believe.”
