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The South Coast Uprising: How Draper and Samuel Broke Eastbourne

By Sofia Laurent · 5 min read

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The seagulls are screaming louder than usual over Devonshire Park this week.

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Not this year.

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In a week that has defied both the bookmakers and the weather forecasts, Jack Draper and Toby Samuel have carved their way into the semi-finals.

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To understand why this matters, you have to understand Eastbourne.

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I spoke to a veteran groundsman here on Tuesday who told me the turf is firmer this year.

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Jack Draper changed that narrative.

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