5 h. ago Blind tennis champion Naqi Rizvi lobbies for sport's awareness and Paralympic inclusion

Naqi Rizvi loves the “absolute freedom” he feels on the tennis court

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15 h. ago Northampton’s Fin Smith: ‘We love being written off. We’d back ourselves against anybody’

England and Lions fly-half on run to Champions Cup final, controlling his inner demons and playing junior tennis alongside Jack Draper“I was always angry,” Fin Smith remembers as he explains his transition from a volatile young tennis player into the decisively calm fly-half for Northampton, England and the Lions who is as serene as he is interesting. Smith has had a remarkable year so far but there is an understated lightness about him as he recalls playing in tennis tournaments alongside Jack Draper, the current world No 5.“As an 11-year-old tennis player I was very angry,” he says at Franklin’s Gardens, having just completed Northampton Saints’ final training session before they face Bordeaux on Saturday in the Champions Cup final. “I used to blow up and smash rackets a lot. But getting that out of my system at a young age, while facing set points and match points, can only benefit me when I’m playing rugby under pressure and really taking on an internal battle.” Continue reading...

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22 h. ago French Open 2025: Jack Draper 'refreshed' after going home to London before Roland Garros

French Open 2025: Jack Draper 'refreshed' after going home to London before Roland Garros  BBC

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23 h. ago Jack Draper ‘confident’ he has the tools to end the wait for a French Open win

The British number one has never won a match at Roland Garros.

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33 h. ago Why tennis insiders are convinced British No 2 Jacob Fearnley will become 'one of the best in the world'

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY MATTHEW LAMBWELL: 'The public don't know much about him yet,' said Jack Draper in Madrid last month, 'but I think he can be one of the best players in the world.'

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44 h. ago French Open draw: Emma Raducanu on Iga Swiatek collision course as Jack Draper learns Roland Garros path

Fifth seed Draper could meet world No1 Jannik Sinner if he reaches the quarter-finals in Paris

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44 h. ago Emma Raducanu on early collision course with Iga Swiatek at the French Open

The 22-year-old was handed a tricky path in Paris while Jack Draper will open against Mattia Bellucci

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45 h. ago French Open draw LIVE: Emma Raducanu handed blockbuster draw for Roland Garros as Iga Swiatek awaits

Raducanu could meet defending champion Swiatek in round two while Jack Draper opens against Mattia Bellucci

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48 h. ago French Open draw LIVE: Fate revealed for Emma Raducanu and Jack Draper ahead of Roland Garros

Defending champion Iga Swiatek is only seeded fifth while Novak Djokovic is sixth on the men’s side

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3 d. ago Jack Draper, Katie Boulter and Alfie Hewitt among names writing to Prime Minister asking for investment in tennis

The trio, alongside Gordon Reid and Lucy Shuker, have called for investment to create a network of 40 community tennis, padel and multi-sport hubs across the country

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8 d. ago 'Struggling' Jack Draper can still win French Open as Carlos Alcaraz issue adds to Brit's pain

Carlos Alcaraz believes he is one of a number of players who can win Wimbledon after beating Jack Draper in the Rome Masters quarter-finals.

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9 d. ago Jack Draper goes down swinging in Italian Open as clinical Carlos Alcaraz seals straight

The British No1 won just two out of eight break points as Alcaraz battled to the end

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9 d. ago Jack Draper beaten in straight sets as Carlos Alcaraz clinches Italian Open quarter

Alcaraz secured a 6-4 6-4 win after a tense battle with the Brit

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9 d. ago Alcaraz dismisses Draper in straight sets to ease into Italian Open semi

Ruthlessly efficient Spaniard beats British player 6-4, 6-4Winner gains revenge for defeat at Indian Wells this yearIf there was any doubt about the respect that Jack Draper has earned in the locker rooms of mens’ tennis, Carlos Alcaraz’s mindset in the build up to their latest encounter was instructive. Alcaraz did not merely intend to win, as in every match, he desperately wanted to exact his revenge on an opponent that has announced himself as one of his biggest challengers.Alcaraz, the third seed, achieved those aims with ruthless efficiency, overcoming a slow start before overwhelming the fifth seed Draper with his variety and shotmaking to end the Briton’s excellent run and reach the semi-finals of the Italian Open with a 6-4, 6-4 win. Continue reading...

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9 d. ago Jack Draper vs Carlos Alcaraz LIVE: Italian Open result and reaction from blockbuster quarter

The British No 1 takes on the four-time grand slam champion in a mighty last-eight meeting

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9 d. ago Jack Draper vs Carlos Alcaraz LIVE! Score and latest updates from Italian Open

Alcaraz wins four games in a row to take the opening set

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9 d. ago Jack Draper's huge net worth and girlfriend latest as he moves in with fellow tennis player

The Brit takes on Spanish star Carlos Alcaraz in the quarter-final of the Italian Open

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9 d. ago Jack Draper vs Carlos Alcaraz LIVE! Latest score and updates from Italian Open

Winner will face either Alexander Zverev or Lorenzo Musetti in the semi-finals

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1 week ago Jack Draper vs Carlos Alcaraz LIVE: Italian Open latest scores from blockbuster quarter

The British No 1 takes on the four-time grand slam champion in a mighty last-eight meeting

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1 week ago The path for Jack Draper to seize statement victory over Carlos Alcaraz in Italian Open

Upcoming quarter-final meeting with Carlos Alcaraz will be a key test of Jack Draper as he fights to establish himself at the top

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