‘Passionate’ Jack Draper ready to lead Britain in Davis Cup – Dan Evans
3 months, 4 weeks ago

‘Passionate’ Jack Draper ready to lead Britain in Davis Cup – Dan Evans

The Independent  

Sign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “I said to Jack last year, ‘Please, it’s going to be up to you, please take it ’,” said Evans. “You saw his celebrations last year in the car with Andy, I’m pretty sure he’s passionate about Davis Cup.” Draper’s merry rendition of the Proclaimers’ ‘I’m Gonna Be ’ during a journey back to London in Murray’s car following last year’s dramatic group victory in Manchester went viral. If 23-year-old Fearnley continues to progress at the rate he has been, a first call-up appears imminent, while last year’s Wimbledon junior champion Henry Searle also carries big hopes. Dan Evans on Jack Draper The first priority for captain Leon Smith, though, is to ensure Britain make it through this week, and Friday’s tie presents a real challenge.

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Jack Draper insists he's ready to take up mantle as Britain's biggest tennis star following Andy Murray's retirement - as he reveals moment he realised he needed to 'get my s**t together' to fulfil hi
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Jack Draper insists he's ready to take up mantle as Britain's biggest tennis star following Andy Murray's retirement - as he reveals moment he realised he needed to 'get my s**t together' to fulfil hi

Daily Mail  

For the first time since 2004, a year in tennis will dawn without a certain Scot among the professional ranks. ‘It's amazing for the sport that those two are coming together’, says Jack Draper of Murray’s decision to return to the tour as Novak Djokovic’s coach. ‘Tennis gives you such a structure and when you get injured, or I imagine …

Britain’s Draper withdraws from Davis Cup tie against Japan and United Cup
3 weeks ago

Britain’s Draper withdraws from Davis Cup tie against Japan and United Cup

The Hindu  

Jack Draper confirmed Thursday he has withdrawn from both the United Cup and Great Britain’s Davis Cup clash with Japan because of a hip injury. Draper had been due to fly to Australia on Monday before partnering with Katie Boulter for Britain at the United Cup, an international mixed team tournament in Sydney starting on December 30. “As I work …

Jack Draper pulls out of United Cup and Davis Cup tie with hip injury
3 weeks ago

Jack Draper pulls out of United Cup and Davis Cup tie with hip injury

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Jack Draper’s ATP Tour Finals hopes over following Paris defeat
2 months, 1 week ago

Jack Draper’s ATP Tour Finals hopes over following Paris defeat

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Jack Draper keeps up fine form with first-round win in Paris
2 months, 1 week ago

Jack Draper keeps up fine form with first-round win in Paris

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Jack Draper convinced he belongs at the highest level after winning second ATP title
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Jack Draper convinced he belongs at the highest level after winning second ATP title

The Telegraph  

Jack Draper says he is now convinced he can “shake up” tennis’s “highest level” after storming to his second ATP title in the Erste Bank Open. The British number one, playing in only his second competition since the US Open semi-finals, lifted the trophy after a nervy 6-4 7-5 triumph over Karen Khachanov. “I’m really proud of what I’ve achieved …

Britain’s Davis Cup hopes lay with Jack Draper after defeat for Dan Evans
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Britain’s Davis Cup hopes lay with Jack Draper after defeat for Dan Evans

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Billy Harris guides Great Britain to Davis Cup victory in absence of Jack Draper
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Billy Harris guides Great Britain to Davis Cup victory in absence of Jack Draper

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Jack Draper and Mika Stojsavljevic give British tennis strong end to testing year in ‘life after Andy’
4 months ago

Jack Draper and Mika Stojsavljevic give British tennis strong end to testing year in ‘life after Andy’

The Telegraph  

When Mika Stojsavljevic dropped to her knees on Saturday afternoon, having just scored a straight-sets win over Japan’s Wakana Sonobe in the girls’ final, she completed British interest in this US Open in the most satisfying manner. In an ideal world, Jack Draper would have been out there playing Taylor Fritz in the men’s final on Sunday, and perhaps even …

Jack Draper declares he DOES want to play in Davis Cup this week despite gruelling US Open heartbreak which saw him vomit in semi-final defeat
4 months ago

Jack Draper declares he DOES want to play in Davis Cup this week despite gruelling US Open heartbreak which saw him vomit in semi-final defeat

Daily Mail  

The hamster wheel of tennis never stops turning, and the next decision for Jack Draper after his US Open heroics is whether to represent his country in the Davis Cup this week. ‘I'll speak to my team but I want to be there on Wednesday.’ Jack Draper is debating whether he will be able to play for GB in the …

Jack Draper is not ‘the next Andy Murray’ but he can emulate his friend and idol at US Open
4 months ago

Jack Draper is not ‘the next Andy Murray’ but he can emulate his friend and idol at US Open

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Jack Draper taps into wisdom of tennis great Andy Murray as US Open in reach
4 months ago

Jack Draper taps into wisdom of tennis great Andy Murray as US Open in reach

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Jack Draper plans to keep being aggressive at US Open
4 months, 1 week ago

Jack Draper plans to keep being aggressive at US Open

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Jack Draper inspired by Andy Murray 2012 heroics ahead of Paris Olympics bid
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Jack Draper inspired by Andy Murray 2012 heroics ahead of Paris Olympics bid

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Jack Draper is ready to forget his injury-hit season and hopes he (and Emma Raducanu) can take 2024 by storm... as he tips the Brit Pack to make a big noise next year
1 year ago

Jack Draper is ready to forget his injury-hit season and hopes he (and Emma Raducanu) can take 2024 by storm... as he tips the Brit Pack to make a big noise next year

Daily Mail  

When the tennis season dawns in the New Year it may be a blessing and a curse for Jack Draper and Emma Raducanu that plenty of eyes will be upon them. ‘When she's fit, she's an incredible player,’ says Draper, who will resurface this weekend as part of the eight-man Ultimate Tennis Challenge exhibition event at London’s Excel Arena. Jack …

Jack Draper ends his nine-match winning streak after losing Sofia Open final to Adrian Mannarino... but Brit is in pole position to start at next week's Davis Cup finals
1 year, 1 month ago

Jack Draper ends his nine-match winning streak after losing Sofia Open final to Adrian Mannarino... but Brit is in pole position to start at next week's Davis Cup finals

Daily Mail  

Jack Draper went down 7-6 2-6 6-3 in the final by world No. 25 Adrian Mannarino Draper may have played his way into the starting line-up for the Davis Cup finals The Brit looks the best-equipped to tackle the Serbia's number two Laslo Djere Jack Draper missed out on the chance to become the youngest Brit to win a main …

Jack Draper enjoys superb start to Davis Cup career after straight-sets win over Thanasi Kokkinakis... while Dan Evans upsets Australian number one Alex de Minaur to give GB unassailable lead against
1 year, 3 months ago

Jack Draper enjoys superb start to Davis Cup career after straight-sets win over Thanasi Kokkinakis... while Dan Evans upsets Australian number one Alex de Minaur to give GB unassailable lead against

Daily Mail  

Jack Draper’s excellent form at the US Open was transported across the Atlantic when he made a superb start to his Davis Cup career in Manchester. Dan Evans then upset Australian number one Alex de Minaur 6-1 1-6 6-4 to give GB an unassailable lead with the doubles to play. Jack Draper’s excellent form at the US Open was transported …

Draper defies odds as British old guard exit U.S. Open early
1 year, 4 months ago

Draper defies odds as British old guard exit U.S. Open early

The Hindu  

Young Jack Draper has emerged as the unlikely hero of British men’s tennis at the U.S. Open this week, reaching the fourth round of the year’s final major as established names from his country crashed out. READ| US Open 2023: Alcaraz holds off Evans to reach fourth round “I’m not here just to, you know, be here and be happy …

We owe it to you – Dan Evans won’t hold tongue about state of British tennis
1 year, 6 months ago

We owe it to you – Dan Evans won’t hold tongue about state of British tennis

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Rankings don’t lie – Dan Evans believes British tennis has soul-searching to do
1 year, 7 months ago

Rankings don’t lie – Dan Evans believes British tennis has soul-searching to do

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Dan Evans slams Britons who do not play enough tournaments
1 year, 8 months ago

Dan Evans slams Britons who do not play enough tournaments

The Telegraph  

Dan Evans has slammed British tennis for its culture of prioritising rest over matchplay, saying that the players who make it are the ones who enter tournaments every week. “I’m never going to say I’m a blueprint,” Evans added, “but James Ward – when he made it to 80 in the world – was playing in Challengers and Futures events …

Dan Evans overcomes illness to send Britain into 'City final' of United Cup
2 years ago

Dan Evans overcomes illness to send Britain into 'City final' of United Cup

The Telegraph  

Great Britain are into the City Final of the inaugural United Cup in tennis after Dan Evans overcame illness to clinch victory against Spain by beating Albert Ramos-Vinolas in the final singles. With Tim Henman continuing his upbeat courtside coaching, the mixed British team maintained momentum from their victory against Australia on Friday and then Cameron Norrie’s singles win against …

Andy Murray edges Jack Draper in a thriller to level Battle of the Brits contest
2 years ago

Andy Murray edges Jack Draper in a thriller to level Battle of the Brits contest

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Pressure on Great Britain after Cameron Norrie slips to Davis Cup defeat
2 years, 3 months ago

Pressure on Great Britain after Cameron Norrie slips to Davis Cup defeat

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Dan Evans gets Great Britain off to perfect start in must-win Davis Cup clash
2 years, 3 months ago

Dan Evans gets Great Britain off to perfect start in must-win Davis Cup clash

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Jack Draper relishing 'Battle of the Brits' tournament
4 years, 6 months ago

Jack Draper relishing 'Battle of the Brits' tournament

Daily Mail  

Jack Draper was playing against Andy Murray this week, and he reports that the latter was not pleased at losing their full-on practice set. Jack Draper, 18, carries the weight of being Andy Murray's potential long-term successor The fact is that whenever a group of players from the same country come up against each other there is an edge amid …

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