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.
Coverage by Political Leaning
See how different sides of the spectrum reported this story
Notable Quotes
"I haven't called him 'Sir' yet - that's not going to happen."
— Jack Draper , Athlete
"Today was a performance a bit like what he used to do - winning ugly."
— Jack Draper , Athlete
"Knee tendonitis doesn't go away overnight, but I'm in a really good position to be very explosive."
— Jack Draper , Athlete
"Andy, truthfully, is one of my biggest inspirations."
— Jack Draper , Athlete
Key People
Locations
Tags
All Coverage
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.
Similar Stories
Related coverage based on topic and tags
Greaves loses thriller to Cross on European debut
Beau Greaves narrowly loses 6-5 to Rob Cross on her European Tour debut in the Hungarian Darts Trophy.
August 28, 2026 at 08:35 PMSinner 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 at 09:58 PMLampard praises Coventry's courage in 3-0 defeat by Arsenal
Coventry City manager Frank Lampard shares his thoughts on his side's 3-0 defeat by Arsenal in their first game back in the Premier League since 2001.
August 21, 2026 at 10:00 PM'A win at home in the first game was beyond anyone's dreams' - Holden on MOTD
Following their huge win against Manchester United, Hull City assistant head coach Dean Holden joins Gabby Logan, Danny Murphy and Joe Hart in the Match of the Day studio.
August 23, 2026 at 11:37 PMArthur drop goal gives Hull FC win over Catalans
Jake Arthur scores a drop goal in the final five minutes to give Hull FC a dramatic comeback win over former coach John Cartwright and Catalans Dragons.
August 22, 2026 at 09:17 PMGB's Dart and Jones advance in US Open qualifying
Britons Harriet Dart and Fran Jones both make winning starts in their bids to reach the US Open singles main draw.
August 25, 2026 at 10:27 PM