Boris Becker is a big fan of Jack Draper (Image: Getty)
has warned , and to beware of Jack Draper following the Brit’s Indian Wells triumph. Draper has been backed to threaten the world’s top three at major tournaments this year.
The 23-year-old comfortably defeated Holger Rune 6-2 6-2 to win his maiden Masters 1000 title. His run to the final included victories over the likes of Alcaraz, Ben Shelton and . Now ranked No. 7 in the world and inside the top 10 for the first time in his career, Draper has been backed to challenge Sinner, Zverev and Alcaraz in major tournaments.
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“I like @jackdraper0,” Becker posted on X.
“So well spoken, educated, humble and a beast on the tennis court! I want more from him rest of the year… Be aware @janniksin, @AlexZverev, @carlosalcaraz! @atptour.”
Draper suffered from tendinitis at the start of the year, which halted his progress following his first Grand Slam semi-final appearance at last year’s US Open. He has since been in remarkable form and also reached the Qatar Open final earlier this year.
Career-best finishes at the French Open and – where he has previously finished in the first round and second round, respectively – are a possibility ahead of what is shaping up to be an exciting spring and summer for the Sutton-born star.
Jack Draper stormed to his first Masters 1000 title at Indian Wells and has Grand Slam aspirations (Image: Getty)
Draper has been working on improving his performances in the later rounds of tournaments. He believes that his display against Rune was a “coming-of-age” moment that could set him up nicely for the three remaining Grand Slams this year.
“I wasn’t expecting it at the start of the week,” Draper told Sky Sports after beating Rune. “I had a rocky start to the year with an injury, so to be in this position now is beyond words.
“I speak to my coach a lot about these later rounds in tournaments. I’ve lost matches in the past because I’ve gone passive and haven’t taken it to the opponent and played on my terms and played to win. To play the way I did from the first ball, to look for my forehand, to serve well, it’s a good, coming-of-age moment for my game.”
Draper is straight back into Masters 1000 action this week and is headed to the Miami Open. Receiving a bye as a seeded player, he will face either Roberto Bautista Agut or Jakub Mensik in the second round.