However his exploits over the previous week appeared to take their toll in opposition to De Minaur – who Draper beat on the best way to the US Open semi-finals.
On that event in New York, De Minaur was bodily hampered and means beneath his finest.
This time, the Australian was extra like his energetic self.
That spelt hassle for Draper, who regarded more and more fatigued as the competition wore on.
A decent first set swung Draper’s means when he broke serve for a second time within the twelfth recreation earlier than De Minaur sharpened up his groundstrokes.
Fewer free returns prolonged the rallies and drew vitality from Draper, who was damaged twice in a one-sided second set.
Draper’s frustrations was demonstrated when he obliterated his racquet after going a break down within the first recreation of the decider.
Whereas the Briton confirmed his character to stage at 2-2, De Minaur continued to play at a excessive stage and gained 4 of the ultimate 5 video games to maintain alive his personal hopes of reaching the ATP Finals in Turin.