Jack Draper is already looking ahead to 2025, with the Briton having just enjoyed a superb 2024 season.
Draper has been tipped to win a Grand Slam next season, having reached his maiden semi-final at this year’s US Open.
British number one Draper also won two ATP Tour titles in 2024, as well as reaching a career-high ranking of 15.
Greg Rusedski thinks Draper could be a top 10 player next season, although the latter will simply be taking things one event at a time at this stage of his career.
It is worth remembering that he is only 22 years old, but the future does certainly look very bright for the powerful left-hander.
Jack Draper to join Carlos Alcaraz at The Queen’s Club
Draper will be eyeing further Grand Slam success next time out, but he has now confirmed his presence at one tournament away from the majors.
As per the LTA, the Briton will play The Queen’s Club next summer, becoming the second player confirmed for the event after Carlos Alcaraz.
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And he has been sharing his excitement ahead of the competition, saying: “Playing at Queen’s, in front of the British crowd – there’s nothing like it. I used to watch this tournament every summer as a kid and made my Tour debut here, so it holds a lot of special memories for me.
“The LTA put on a great event in West London and it’s easy to see why the best players want to come back and play here every year.”
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Draper will undoubtedly use Queen’s as preparation for Wimbledon, where he will be under plenty of pressure as the British hopeful.
Andy Murray carried that burden for several years, but the Scot has now paved the way for Draper after his retirement in August.
But the latter should be more than able to step up, having been able to learn from Murray on and off the court in recent times.
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Draper is rightly proud of his achievements in 2024, with the Briton saying: “This year has been amazing in a lot of ways – reaching my first Grand Slam semi-final, winning two titles and I had one of my best matches against Carlos at The Queen’s Club – but next season I’m excited to build on the success of this year.”
It represents a return to West London for Draper, who remarkably beat Jannik Sinner after receiving a wildcard for the event in 2021.
He also overcame Alexander Bublik that year, while in the latest event he secured a superb win over Alcaraz before losing to eventual champion Tommy Paul.
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