He Was at a Tennis Crossroads. Now He’s a Top 10 Player.
Jack Draper went against coaching advice to embrace his natural variety and athleticism.
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Jack Draper can make the big three the big four
Britain’s best player Jack Draper stands in the curious position where he is more renowned on the world tennis tour than he is in his home country, thanks to a modest Wimbledon record.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Getting through groundhog day - how Jack Draper changed to win his biggest title
When Jack Draper retired injured again at the Australian Open, he had to be patient - and is now celebrating the biggest title of his career.BBC News - 21h -
Jack Draper beats Holger Rune at Indian Wells for a first Masters 1000 title and a top-10 debut
Jack Draper overwhelmed Holger Rune 6-2, 6-2 in a little more than an hour in the final of the BNP Paribas Open on Sunday, achieving two big milestones by claiming his first Masters 1000 title and ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
British tennis number one Jack Draper claims biggest title of career
Britain's Jack Draper claims the biggest title of his career with a straight-set win over Denmark's Holger Rune in the Indian Wells final.BBC News - 1d -
Jack Draper withstands Ben Shelton’s monster serves to make his first Masters 1000 semi-final
Jack Draper forced his way into his first Masters 1000 semi-final, overcoming the venomous power and vibrant athleticism of his young American opponent Ben Shelton.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
The ‘all in’ moments that transformed Jack Draper into Britain’s biggest superstar since Andy Murray
What a moment for British sport. After winning his maiden Masters 1000 title in Indian Wells on Sunday, 23-year-old Jack Draper has emerged as tennis’s fastest-rising star.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Draper holds nerve to beat Alcaraz and set up Indian Wells final against Rune
British No 1 defeats defending champion 6-1, 0-6, 6-4 Draper to face Holger Rune after he beat Daniil Medvedev Of the four previous times that Jack Draper and Carlos Alcaraz had stood across the ...The Guardian - 2d -
Juventus manager Thiago Motta’s entourage: “He will be one of the best coaches in Europe”
Thiago Motta hasn’t quite had a rosy time at Serie A giants Juventus but his entourage has now stated that he will be one of the best coaches in Europe soon.The Bianconeri have all but lost all ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
‘A coming of age for me’: Jack Draper takes biggest title of career in Indian Wells
Jack Draper became the fifth British male to land a Masters 1000 title as he cruised past a demoralised Holger Rune – who broke down in tears at the presentation ceremony – for the loss of just ...Yahoo Sports - 1d
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