Jack Draper has shot to prominence in recent times, helped massively by his first ATP Tour win in Stuttgart.
The Briton impressively overcame the likes of Frances Tiafoe and Matteo Berrettini on the way to that success last month.
That was followed by a quarter-final run at Queen’s, where there was no shame in losing to eventual champion Tommy Paul.
All of his focus is, of course, now on Wimbledon, with Draper certain to want a lengthy stay given that it is on home soil.
Moreover, the 22-year-old will be eager to bounce back from his disappointing first round exit at the French Open.
Jack Draper upsets Cam Norrie and Dan Evans ahead of Wimbledon
The Briton immediately took part in a practise session on grass after that loss, and it has certainly paid dividends.
He is now into the second round of Wimbledon, overcoming Swedish qualifier Elias Ymer 3-6, 6-3, 6-3, 4-6, 6-3 in round one.
A mouthwatering tie against fellow Brit Cam Norrie now awaits, with Draper having just replaced the 28-year-old as the nation’s number one player.
The youngster, who has also risen to number 28 in the world, believes both Norrie and their fellow Brit Dan Evans will not be happy with his new title.
“He won’t like the fact I am British number one now,” Draper said in his first round press conference.
“I am a lot younger. Dan and Cam, Andy [Murray] might be stopping soon, but Dan and Cam definitely won’t like seeing me as British number one and I think that creates a really healthy rivalry and environment.
“I think we all have great respect for each other and want to see each other succeed and do well.”
Jack Draper and Cam Norrie prepare for Wimbledon clash
Draper has clearly been working very hard behind the scenes in order to rise to the very top of men’s tennis.
The 22-year-old has, however, revealed one key factor behind his success, noting that he is trying to be more aggressive and take more risks on the court.
That new approach has certainly worked wonders so far, with Draper not looking like slowing down anytime soon.
Norrie and Evans may welcome the challenge from the youngster, but at the same time the more experienced duo will be upset that he has stolen the spotlight.
It may, therefore, be both a friendly and tense atmosphere on court when the new British number one meets Norrie in round two of Wimbledon.
Norrie now occupies second spot in the British men’s rankings, with Evans in third place and Murray in fourth.
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