Jack Draper is experiencing a golden moment. A few days ago the British tennis player won the first title of his career, in Stuttgart, beating our Matteo in the final Berrettini. Thanks also to that success, the 22-year-old became the first English tennis player in the ATP rankings, a great satisfaction, but one that doesn’t satisfy him: “I always wanted to be a top player in the world, I knew that at some point the prize of being the best British player would come, so I’m grateful to all the players from my country who have been here before me.
Being Britain’s No. 1 doesn’t change anything, my goal remains to become the best player in the world. Furthermore, I am ready to do it, at the moment I recognize that it is a privilege to see myself in this position, so I hope to continue to be the British number 1 for many years to come”he said in statements reported by iNews.
What legend Andy Murray says about Draper
On Draper, who will face reigning champion Carlos in the round of 16 at Queen’s Alcaraz Andy also expressed himself Murraywho is one of its main supporters: “Every player is a different case in terms of motivations, but Jack has different goals, much bigger goals to aspire to than being Britain’s No.1.
In my opinion, I believe he can get to the top of the game, to the top of the world rankings. He loves this sport, he loves it and works very hard.” On the challenge with Alcaraz, Sir Andy does not go too far: “Grass is a brilliant surface for him, I think he will do very well on this surface over the years.
His left-handed serve is very good, especially on grass, where it slips a bit and that’s dangerous,” he concluded.
