At just 23 years old, Jack Draper enters this year`s Wimbledon championships as a genuine contender. He already has three ATP titles to his name and made a strong run at last year`s US Open. Here`s what you need to know about his prospects in this summer`s tournament.
First Round Opponent
Ranked world No. 4, Draper benefits from being a top seed, which helps him avoid facing the highest-ranked players in the initial stages of the men`s singles draw.
His first match is scheduled against World No. 38 Sebastian Baez. However, if the tournament progresses according to rankings, Draper could face a challenging series of high-profile matches.
His potential path could include a quarterfinal clash with Novak Djokovic and a semifinal encounter with Jannik Sinner. A place in the final might even lead to a match against Carlos Alcaraz.
Viewing Information
The matches are set to be broadcast live on BBC. Additionally, ESPN will provide ongoing live coverage, news updates, and in-depth features.
Current Form Entering Wimbledon
Draper`s preparation on grass courts leading up to Wimbledon this year included reaching the semifinals at the Queen`s Club, where he was defeated by Jiri Lehecka. He also won an exhibition match against Holger Rune.
His performance at Queen`s was another highlight in what has been an excellent year for Draper so far. He reached the fourth round at both the Australian Open and French Open and secured his first ATP 1000 title at Indian Wells.
He also came close to winning a second ATP 1000 title, finishing as the runner-up to Casper Ruud in the Madrid Open final.
Although Draper has participated in Wimbledon three times previously without advancing past the second round, his current form strongly suggests this year could mark a significant breakthrough for him at the championships.