Jack Draper is preparing for the biggest tournament of his career so far, the 2025 Wimbledon Championships.
The 23-year-old has played at the All-England Club on three previous occasions, but this year feels different.
Jack Draper will enter the grass court Grand Slam as the fourth seed for the first time. This is due to an impressive season in which he claimed a Masters 1000 title at Indian Wells.
As a result, his improved level of play has boosted the hopes and expectations of British fans of a strong campaign, something the likes of Andy Murray and Tim Henman know all too well.
Will Jack Draper seek any advice from Andy Murray and Tim Henman ahead of Wimbledon?
For the first time in his career, there is plenty of scrutiny and pressure on Draper to deliver at Wimbledon.
Over the past year he has proven he can win big titles, defeat the best players and reach the latter stages of Grand Slams.
He takes the mantle previously held by British players Murray and Henman, who carried the hopes and dreams of a nation on their shoulders to varying degrees of success.
Therefore, it would make sense if Draper were to ask either of them for advice on how to navigate the challenges he will face.
But the 2024 US Open semi-finalist says he does not have any plans to speak to Murray or Henman at present, but he is grateful for their support.
“No, not really. I know that I’ve got people to lean on in Murray and Tim Henman,” Draper said. “I’m very fortunate to have that but at the same time I haven’t spoken too much to them about it.
“Everyone’s on their different journey and has their own way of dealing with things. But they’ve always said to me that if I need to lean on them, I can.”
Who will Jack Draper face at Wimbledon?
The Wimbledon draw took place on Friday and despite being seeded number four, Draper has a difficult path to the title.
Draper will commence his campaign against Argentina’s Sebastian Baez, before possibly facing the dangerous Marin Cilic in round two.
Halle Open winner Alexander Bublik could be waiting in round three and should Draper defeat the 28-year-old, young star Jakub Mensik could be his round of 16 opponent.
Draper would then potentially have to play successive matches against Novak Djokovic, Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz if he is to win his first Wimbledon title.
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