Jack Draper, a wildcard, has reached the Wimbledon men's semi-finals, a feat not seen since 2001. Despite a privileged background and seemingly weaker stats, Draper's mental toughness, clutch performance in decisive points, and connection with the crowd have propelled him past higher-ranked opponents.
Tennis players, including Jack Draper and Novak Djokovic, are voicing significant concerns over a rising number of injuries attributed to the sport's demanding schedule, longer matches, and intense physical battles. Draper's Wimbledon withdrawal highlights the issue, prompting calls for a tour 'reset'.
British tennis endured its worst day at Wimbledon this century as all 10 Britons who completed their matches were beaten, with high-profile losses for Harriet Dart and Cam Norrie
Jack Draper's comeback from injury was halted in the Eastbourne semi-finals by Ugo Humbert. Draper, ranked 160th, lost 7-5 6-3 and faces a tough Wimbledon opener against Taylor Fritz.
Ugo Humbert a battu Jack Draper (7-5, 6-3) en demi-finale, le jour de ses 27 ans, pour atteindre sa troisième finale de la saison. Le Français visera un 8e titre ATP samedi contre Bergs, après ses victoires et défaites précédentes sur gazon.
Jack Draper advanced to the Eastbourne Open semi-finals, marking his first tournament in over two months following a knee injury. He secured his third straight win, expressing increased confidence in his body and looking forward to facing Ugo Humbert.
Jack Draper marked his return to competition after a two-month absence with a 6-4, 7-6 win over Marcos Giron in Eastbourne. Working with Andy Murray as part of his coaching team, Draper expressed confidence in his physical condition and current setup.
Jack Draper secured a hard-fought victory in his first match back from a knee injury, crediting his new coach Sir Andy Murray for inspiration. Draper defeated Marcos Giron 6-4, 7-6 (7-5) at Eastbourne, calling the win 'ugly' in a style reminiscent of Murray.
英國名將穆雷（Andy Murray）否認網傳他過去執教喬科維奇（Novak Djokovic）每週要價10萬歐元（約361萬台幣）的傳聞，稱這是他聽過的前五大謊言。穆雷目前擔任同胞好手德雷珀（Jack Draper）的新教練。
Jack Draper returns to tennis at Eastbourne after an 11-month injury layoff, crediting his "special" relationship with Andy Murray for rebuilding his confidence and mental fortitude. Once ranked world No. 4, Draper, now 113, aims to leverage his struggles for a mental edge.
Jack Draper is set to make his competitive return at Eastbourne on Monday after a year plagued by arm, knee, and shoulder injuries. The 24-year-old Briton, who has fallen out of the top 100, aims to regain his form and confidence, with Andy Murray offering support.
Andy Murray has joined fellow Briton Jack Draper's coaching team for the grass-court season, including Wimbledon. The former champion, who retired from coaching Novak Djokovic 18 months ago, cited family time as his priority but was persuaded by Draper's request.
Jack Draper will make his comeback from injury at Eastbourne next week, playing his first tournament under the guidance of new coach Andy Murray. Draper, who has been out since April, needs match practice before Wimbledon. Emma Raducanu has opted out of Eastbourne to focus on Wimbledon preparations.
Andy Murray has expressed confidence in Jack Draper's game despite a year plagued by injuries. Draper, who has played only nine matches in 2026 due to various fitness issues, is expected to return at Eastbourne next week. Murray believes Draper's tennis is "bloody good" and that his main challenge will be rebuilding trust in his body through consistent competition.
Andy Murray has expressed confidence in Jack Draper's fitness and tennis ability, stating he's been practicing daily and his game is "bloody good." Draper, ranked 113 after injuries, is preparing for Eastbourne.
Andy Murray joins Jack Draper's coaching team for the grass-court season, including Wimbledon, after Draper parted ways with Jamie Delgado due to injury-plagued season.
British tennis player Jack Draper hires Andy Murray as coach for grass-court season, including Wimbledon, after parting ways with Jamie Delgado
Andy Murray joins Jack Draper's coaching team for grass-court season
Andy Murray, 38, joins Jack Draper's coaching team for the grass-court season, including Wimbledon, after Draper parted ways with Jamie Delgado.
Jack Draper will miss the rest of the clay court season including the French Open due to a tendon injury in his right knee. The 24-year-old British player retired from his only clay court match in Barcelona earlier this month and has withdrawn from Madrid and Rome tournaments. Currently ranked 28th, he will fall to around 50th in the world rankings. Despite winning his first Masters 1000 title in Indian Wells this year and peaking at fourth in the rankings, Draper's early career has been plagued by injuries to his shoulder, hip, arm, and now knee.
British tennis player Jack Draper will miss the rest of the clay court season including the French Open due to a tendon injury in his right knee. The 24-year-old retired from his only clay court match in Barcelona earlier this month and has pulled out of Madrid and Rome tournaments. Despite expressing optimism about returning for the grass court season in June, Draper will fall to around 50th in the world rankings after defending 650 points from last year's Madrid final. The 2024 US Open semi-finalist won his first Masters 1000 title in Indian Wells this year, peaking at world number four.
Jack Draper has been ruled out of the French Open with an aggravated knee tendon injury, marking another setback in his attempt to return from a long-term arm injury that sidelined him for eight months. The 24-year-old Briton, who was once ranked in the world's top four, retired during his first-round match at the Barcelona Open this month and has decided against attempting best-of-five-set tennis on clay. He will instead focus on recovering for the grass-court season. The injury means he will likely fall outside the top 100 when he returns, joining several other British players including Emma Raducanu and Sonay Kartal who are also sidelined.
Jack Draper has been ruled out of the French Open with an aggravated knee tendon injury. The 24-year-old British player, who was ranked in the world's top four less than a year ago, retired during his first-round match at the Barcelona Open this month. After returning from an eight-month arm injury in February, Draper has managed only nine matches across five events and has decided to focus on recovering for the grass-court season instead of risking a return to best-of-five-set tennis on clay.
British tennis player Jack Draper will miss the French Open and the rest of the clay court season due to a tendon injury in his right knee. The 24-year-old retired from his only clay court match in Barcelona earlier this month and has also withdrawn from Madrid and Rome. Currently ranked 28th, Draper will fall to around 50th after this week. He hopes to return for the grass court season in June, starting with Stuttgart on June 8. The 2024 US Open semi-finalist won his first Masters 1000 title in Indian Wells this year, peaking at world number four.
