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".
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"I don't believe I'm an injured athlete - I'm a strong athlete. I don't picture my career being all injuries."
— Jack Draper , Athlete
"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."
— Jack Draper , Athlete
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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".
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