4 d. ago Glasgow Warriors ready to cause an upset against 'arguably the best club team in the world'

Franco Smith aware of the challenge that awaits in Dublin

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5 d. ago Jack Draper out of Monte Carlo after defeat to Alejandro Davidovich Fokina

Spaniard beats British No 1 6-3, 6-7 (6) on clay courtServe abandons Draper, who records 10 double faultsJack Draper crashed out at the last-16 stage of the Monte-Carlo Masters following defeat to Spain’s Alejandro Davidovich Fokina. Fifth seed Draper, who dispatched Marcos Giron in a comfortable 6-1, 6-1 victory on Tuesday, struggled with his serve, accounting for 10 double faults during the 6-3, 6-7 (6), 6-4 loss.“Today I didn’t feel at my best or at my best mentally with my strategy,” Davidovich Fokina said on court after the win, in which he made 57 unforced errors to his opponent’s 46. “It was a rollercoaster with my mind, I didn’t know how to control the emotions and I didn’t respect myself or my team. I am so sorry with how I did today and I am happy with the win and I will be ready for tomorrow. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Jack Draper makes strong start to clay court season with convincing win at Monte Carlo Masters

The British No 1 looked in good touch in Monaco as he swept aside Marcos Giron

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8 d. ago Jack Draper: ‘I’m going for things I thought were never possible’

Britain’s No 1 starts the clay-court season in buoyant mood after Indian Wells and is now looking to win majorsThere is an odd paradox at play when it comes to sport at elite level. Aspiring professionals spend most of their youth dreaming of making it, only to get there and then wonder if they truly belong. Even Roger Federer doubted himself for many years.It has taken Jack Draper a long time to truly believe he deserves to be considered as one of the world’s best players. Tipped from a young age as a future star, he had obvious talent as a junior but, as with Andy Murray, his body has taken a while to catch up, with a number of injuries interrupting his momentum. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Tom Fletcher rushed to A&E after shock health condition made him look like he'd been 'smashed in the face'

The former McFly singer and Strictly star, 39, suffers from a rare eye condition called uveitis, which causes inflammation inside part of the eye.

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2 w. ago Jakub Mensik claims Miami Open to deny Novak Djokovic his 100th title

The 19-year-old Czech won 7-6 (4) 7-6 (4) as he won his first ATP Masters 1000 final and first tour level title.

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2 w. ago Lewis Capaldi laps up WWE role in rare public appearance before wrestling pal Drew McIntyre suffers eye injury

The famous artist took a step back into the limelight and was loving the Smackdown atmosphere in London

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3 w. ago Tim Henman: ‘I told Andy Murray to take his time the next week he was coaching Djokovic’

New Laver Cup Team Europe vice-captain won’t be moving into coaching even if he does like the look of Jack DraperTim Henman says he has no intention of following Andy Murray’s lead into full-time coaching despite being appointed the new vice-captain of Team Europe at the Laver Cup. From this year, Henman will act as a mentor to some of the best players in the world alongside the team captain, Yannick Noah, the 1983 French Open champion.“I think coaching is a far bigger commitment in terms of time, in terms of travel, and I’ve had those offers, but it just doesn’t appeal to me,” said Henman. “And that may change. I would never shut the door on coaching an individual player. I was involved in the ATP Cup, but that was a very specific event. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago British number one Jack Draper ‘doing all the right things’ – Tim Henman

Draper secured the biggest win of his career to date in Indian Wells earlier this month.

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3 w. ago Emma Raducanu races through in Miami Open as Kessler pulls out injured

Raducanu leading 6-1, 3-0 before opponent withdrawsBrit reaches fourth round in Miami for first timeEmma Raducanu produced another brilliant performance to reach the fourth round of the Miami Open for the first time in her career after her opponent McCartney Kessler of the US retired with a back injury while Raducanu led 6-1, 3-0.Two days after registering one of the most impressive wins of her career, a dramatic three-set tussle versus the world No 8 Emma Navarro, Raducanu returned to the court radiating confidence and she performed at an excellent level until the end of the match. By reaching the round of 16 in Miami, Raducanu has equalled her best result at a WTA 1000 event. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Jack Draper responds to boos from angry fans after being dumped out of Miami Open

World No.7 Jack Draper was beaten in straight sets by Jakub Mensik in the second round of the Miami Open in a match that was disrupted by angry supporters in the stands

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3 w. ago Jack Draper falls to shock defeat in second round of Miami Open

The Indian Wells champion fell to a 7-6 (2) 7-6 (3) defeat against teenager Jakub Mensik in Florida.

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3 w. ago Indian Wells champion Jack Draper dealt reality check by Jakub Mensik

Briton loses 7-6 (2) 7-6 (3) in Miami Open second roundJacob Fearnley also exits at hands of Alexander ZverevJust under a week after pulling off the greatest achievement of his career so far, the next task for Jack Draper was to cast all thoughts of his sublime Indian Wells title run to the back of his mind while maintaining the form that had taken his tennis to new heights.Performing at the highest level week after week regardless of circumstances and conditions remains one of the toughest challenges in professional tennis and on Saturday it proved a step too far. Draper fell back to earth with an unsatisfying 7-6 (2), 7-6 (3) defeat to the 19-year-old Jakub Mensik of the Czech Republic in the second round of the Miami Open. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago It's time for Drapermania: British No 1 Jack, with his Vogue cover

INSIDE TENNIS: The usual procedure following a breakthrough title for a young British tennis talent is to urge caution. But after Jack Draper won in Indian Wells, you have permission to get excited.

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4 w. ago Jack Draper girlfriend, net worth and prize money won as Brit breaks out as Wimbledon contender

Jack Draper, 23, claimed the biggest win of his burgeoning tennis career when he triumphed at Indian Wells on Sunday.

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4 w. ago Jack Draper's Andy Murray stance, pair's private calls, Indian Wells champ's true colours

Jack Draper has now won three ATP titles following his triumph at the Indian Wells Open – and the Brit is best placed to replicate Andy Murray's Grand Slam success

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4 w. ago Jack Draper eyes rare ‘Sunshine Double’ in Miami but familiar challenge awaits

Britain’s No 1 has the chance to join an elite group of greats with victory at the Miami Open

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4 w. ago Jack the £40million lad: It's advantage Draper after win puts Briton in top ten of world tennis... and makes him an advertisers' dream

With his athletic frame and good looks, and fans such as the Princess of Wales and Anna Wintour, he seems destined for stardom both on and off the court.

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4 w. ago Jack Draper emerging as a talent that can compete for the biggest prizes

After his success at Indian Wells Masters 1000, the next step for the world No 7 must be to challenge for grand slam titlesIn the joyful aftermath of his triumph in Vienna late last year, the deep satisfaction Jack Draper felt from his rapid progress prompted him to look ahead. Draper does not often think about his specific goals, preferring to simply focus on his daily work, but the ultimate objective was clear. He saw himself in the mix at the very top of the game, chasing down the likes of Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz. He believed he was not so far from doing so.After a series of sublime performances over the past 10 days secured for Draper his first Masters 1000 at Indian Wells, the 23-year-old is now even closer. Not only has he reached No 7 in the ATP rankings by defeating four top-15 opponents in succession, including a stellar semi-final win against Alcaraz, he has positioned himself as a top contender for years to come. If Draper can continue to keep significant injurie...

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4 w. ago The model pro destined for Wimbledon glory: How Indian Wells winner Jack Draper became heir to Andy Murray's throne

It was the latest positive step in what has been an extremely impressive 12 months for British No 1 Draper, 23, who has now risen to a career high position of No 7 in the world rankings.

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