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Why do athletes cry on court?

Athletes often show intense emotion, including tears, due to the immense pressure, physical pain, and high stakes involved in professional sport. For Jack Draper, returning from a persistent injury and experiencing renewed discomfort likely brought a mix of frustration, disappointment, and physical pain to the surface.

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Tearful Jack Draper loses at Canadian Open on injury comeback

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