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Jack Draper

Athlete

Jack Draper is a British tennis player who has gained attention for his rise in rankings and recent injury recovery.

Notable Quotes

"I don't believe I'm an injured athlete - I'm a strong athlete. I don't picture my career being all injuries."
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"I've lost a lot of confidence in my body over the last year and having someone who believes in you is a big positive."
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"I haven't called him 'Sir' yet - that's not going to happen."
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"Today was a performance a bit like what he used to do - winning ugly."
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"Knee tendonitis doesn't go away overnight, but I'm in a really good position to be very explosive."
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"Andy, truthfully, is one of my biggest inspirations."
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"My confidence levels were below the floor a couple of weeks ago."
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"He's still young, he recently came out of college and he's been building his way up the rankings."
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"I think the state of men's tennis is pretty worrying right now."
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"I think it's a really important topic. I hope that as time goes on things do change."
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"Having him around helps a lot. Him just being here, being in my presence, not just now, but the last few weeks, has really helped my confidence."
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"These last months have felt like nothing but adversity and setbacks."
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"I am taking this time to reset and heal so when I return I am 100% ready to go."
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"Tennis is my purpose and passion and so when I step back on court I want to make sure that there's nothing holding me back from where I want to go."
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"Last summer, all the dedication and work I had put into this sport was coming together."
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"Managing so much change, adversity and pain has helped me to grow massively in many areas of my life but has also made me feel a level of fatigue."
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Draper decides not to play again this season

Former world number four Jack Draper will not play again this season, but says he is aiming to return to the tour at the start of next year.

September 15, 2026

No Brits left in US Open singles - but are there reasons to be positive?

There will be no British interest in the second week of another Grand Slam at the US Open - but is it all doom and gloom?

September 5, 2026

Sinner withdraws from US open due to knee injury, Draper and Rune also out - Reuters

Sinner withdraws from US open due to knee injury, Draper and Rune also out Reuters

August 21, 2026

Injured Sinner & Draper withdraw from US Open

World number one Jannik Sinner and Britain's Jack Draper pull out of the upcoming US Open through injury.

August 21, 2026

Fery named in GB Davis Cup team to face Ecuador

Wimbledon semi-finalist Arthur Fery is selected in Great Britain's Davis Cup team to face Ecuador in September.

August 17, 2026

Draper slumps to first-round loss in Cincinnati

Jack Draper slumps to a straight sets defeat in the first round of the Cincinnati Open after leading 5-2 in the second set.

August 13, 2026

Tearful Draper struggles during comeback defeat

Jack Draper breaks down in tears midway through his return to the court after long-term injury difficulties as he suffers a first-round exit at the Canadian Open.

August 4, 2026

Norrie beats Duckworth to reach Los Cabos quarters

Cameron Norrie books his place in the Los Cabos Open quarter-finals with a straight-set victory over James Duckworth in Mexico.

July 30, 2026

Injured Draper withdraws on eve of another tournament

Former British number one Jack Draper withdraws from another event because of issues around his recurring long-term arm injury.

July 28, 2026

Fery 'stands tall and takes advantage' to continue dream Wimbledon run

Seven days ago, there was doom and gloom around British players' performances at this year's Wimbledon. Then Arthur Fery stepped forward.

July 6, 2026

'Everything was worth it' - Evans bids emotional farewell as career ends

Dan Evans bids an emotional farewell at Wimbledon as he and Henry Searle lose in the final match of the Briton's career.

July 1, 2026

Swan through but Boulter becomes 11th Briton to fall at Wimbledon

Katie Swan becomes the first Briton to reach the second round at this year's Wimbledon - but Katie Boulter loses to a qualifier.

June 30, 2026

Which Wimbledon star are you?

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June 29, 2026

Is amount of pre-Wimbledon injuries a worry?

Jack Draper says the amount of injured leading players is "pretty worrying" as he prepares to make his Grand Slam comeback at Wimbledon.

June 28, 2026

Williams sisters return & Murray's new job - Wimbledon 2026 preview

Serena Williams, Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic feature in our essential guide to Wimbledon 2026.

June 28, 2026

Draper denied place in Eastbourne final by Humbert

Jack Draper misses out on a place in the Eastbourne Open final after Frenchman Ugo Humbert ends the Briton's encouraging return to action following injury.

June 26, 2026

Draper into Eastbourne last eight to continue injury comeback

Britain's Jack Draper says his recent injury problems left his confidence levels "below the floor" before he reached the quarter-finals in Eastbourne.

June 24, 2026

Draper wins British battle against Pinnington Jones

Watch Jack Draper's best shots as he beats fellow Brit Jack Pinnington Jones 7-5 6-4 to reach the quarter-finals at Eastbourne Open.

June 24, 2026

Draper 'wins ugly like Murray' on injury return

Jack Draper says he drew inspiration from new coach Sir Andy Murray to claim an "ugly" win in his first competitive match in over two months.

June 22, 2026

Injury struggles 'like watching your decline' - Draper

Jack Draper says he felt he was watching his own decline during his recent injury struggles - but the Briton does not picture his career "being all injuries".

June 21, 2026

Williams sisters receive Wimbledon doubles wildcard

Serena Williams is given a wildcard to play alongside older sister Venus in the Wimbledon women's doubles.

June 16, 2026