63 h. ago Sue Barker on Jack Draper’s transformation, her kinship with Emma Raducanu and returning to Wimbledon

As hype builds once more ahead of SW19, Wimbledon icon Sue Barker tells Flo Clifford what Jack Draper needs to do to beat the best, how Emma Raducanu can fulfil her potential, and what it’s like walking out on Centre Court

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1 week ago Jack Draper digs deep to beat Alexei Popyrin and reach Queen’s Club quarter

British No 1 recovers to win 3-6, 6-2, 7-6 (5)Draper battles through but admits ‘I wasn’t my best’In the final throes of a tense, uneasy tussle with one of the bigger servers in his sport, Jack Draper was fading. The British No 1, and second seed, had started poorly: he had struggled to find his range on his groundstrokes for much of the occasion and then two match points passed him by. Deep in the third-set tie break, he trailed 2-4.Over the past year, though, a period during which he has established himself as one of the best players in the world, Draper has continually shown his ability to find a path to victory no matter what. In the first week of his grass-court homecoming, the 23-year-old offered a forceful demonstration of his supreme competitive spirit as he recovered to defeat Australia’s Alexei Popyrin, the world No 21, 3-6, 6-2, 7-6 (5) to reach the quarter-finals at Queen’s Club. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Jack Draper shakes off errors to thwart Popyrin and keep Queen’s Club quest alive

British No 1 recovers to win 3-6, 6-2, 7-6 (5)Draper battles through but admits ‘I wasn’t my best’In the final throes of a tense, uneasy tussle with one of the bigger servers in his sport, Jack Draper was fading. The British No 1, and second seed, had started poorly: he had struggled to find his range on his groundstrokes for much of the occasion and then two match points passed him by. Deep in the third-set tie break, he trailed 2-4.Over the past year, though, a period during which he has established himself as one of the best players in the world, Draper has continually shown his ability to find a path to victory no matter what. In the first week of his grass-court homecoming, the 23-year-old offered a forceful demonstration of his supreme competitive spirit as he recovered to defeat Australia’s Alexei Popyrin, the world No 21, 3-6, 6-2, 7-6 (5) to reach the quarter-finals at Queen’s Club. Continue reading...

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4 w. ago Jack Draper beats João Fonseca in straight sets to reach French Open fourth round

Briton defeats 18-year-old Brazilian 6-2, 6-4, 6-2Draper reaches last 16 at Roland Garros for first timeA few days on from his unforgettable late-night escape against the oldest player inside the men’s top 100, Jack Draper found himself up against the youngest of them all. From the unparalleled defensive capabilities of the 38-year-old Gaël Monfils, Draper examined the 18-year-old João Fonseca’s nuclear forehand.No matter the challenge or conditions, Draper continues to show his ability to adapt to all obstacles in his path. He eased into the fourth round of the French Open for the first time in his career with an utterly devastating performance, by far his best of the tournament so far, dismantling Fonseca 6-2, 6-4, 6-2 to advance. Continue reading...

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4 w. ago Jack Draper and Cameron Norrie both cruise into French Open fourth round

Draper defeats 18-year-old João Fonseca 6-2, 6-4, 6-2Norrie sees off fellow Briton Jacob Fearnley 6-3, 7-6, 6-2A few days on from his unforgettable late-night escape against the oldest player inside the men’s top 100, Jack Draper found himself up against the youngest of them all. From the unparalleled defensive capabilities of the 38-year-old Gaël Monfils, Draper examined the 18-year-old João Fonseca’s nuclear forehand.No matter the challenge or conditions, Draper continues to show his ability to adapt to all obstacles in his path. He eased into the fourth round of the French Open for the first time in his career with an utterly devastating performance, by far his best of the tournament so far, dismantling Fonseca 6-2, 6-4, 6-2. Continue reading...

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4 w. ago French Open: Ruthless Jack Draper cruises into fourth round with straight sets win over Joao Fonseca

Jack Draper will face Henrique Rocha or Alexander Bublik in the fourth round

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4 w. ago Jack Draper dispatches teenage sensation Joao Fonseca in straight sets to reach the last

MATTHEW LAMBWELL ON COURT SUZANNE-LENGLEN: There will come a day when Jack Draper vs Joao Fonseca blossoms into a fine rivalry. But not this day.

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4 w. ago Jack Draper sweeps aside teenager Joao Fonseca to reach French Open fourth round

The British number one out-thought and outmuscled his 18-year-old opponent, thudding 32 winners in a commanding 6-2 6-4 6-2 victory.

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4 w. ago Jack Draper overcomes raucous French Open crowd to beat home hero Monfils

Draper into third round with 6-3, 4-6, 6-3, 7-5 victoryBritish No 1 wins five games in a row to claim fourth setAs 15,000 people cheered on his pottential demise late into Thursday night, for a sustained period Jack Draper looked completely frazzled. He found himself playing a few too many drop shots, bailing out of points instead of slamming the door shut. His first serve had vacated the premises.These things often happen in Gaël Monfils’ lair, Court Philippe-Chatrier, where his magnetic personality draws his home crowd into a frenzy and his singular style plays tricks with an opponent’s mind. Despite being pushed to his limits and standing on the verge of an uncertain fifth set, Draper gave another demonstration of his mental durability by finding his way through to the third round of the French Open with a 6-3, 4-6, 6-3, 7-5 win. Continue reading...

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