Jack Draper is an English professional tennis player. His highest singles ranking by the ATP reached world No. 38 on January 16, 2023. In doubles, he achieved a career-best ranking of world No. 477 on February 14, 2022.
Bio/Wiki
Age- 22 years
Full name-Jack Alexander Draper
Height- 1.93 m
Weight- 85 kg
Born- 22 December 2001
Birthplace-Sutton, United Kingdom
Profession-Tennis player
Nationality- British
Coach-James Trotman
Parents
Jack Draper’s parents are Roger Draper and Nicky Draper. His father, Roger Draper, has served as the former chief executive of Sport England and the Lawn Tennis Association. Meanwhile, his mother, Nicky Draper, is a former junior British Tennis Champion.
Girlfriend
Draper is currently single and does not have a girlfriend.
Education
Draper received his education at Parkside School in Stoke d’Abernon, Cobham, from the age of four to eleven, all the while receiving coaching from Justin Sherring. Following that, he spent two years at Reed’s School in Cobham.
Career
During his junior career, Draper reached the runner-up position in his sole Grand Slam final at the 2018 Wimbledon Championships, culminating in his highest junior ranking of world No. 7 by the end of the year. In 2021, despite grappling with injuries for most of his career, Draper made his singles debut in the ATP Tour main draw as a wildcard at the Miami Open. Notably, at the Queen’s Club Championships in June, he achieved a significant milestone by defeating world No. 23 Jannik Sinner as a wildcard. Draper continued his impressive run by reaching the quarterfinals, where he faced eventual finalist Cameron Norrie.
In January 2022, he participated in the ATP Challenger Tour event, the Città di Forlì II, where he was the eighth seed. Draper also secured his first Masters 1000 match win at the Miami Open, defeating Gilles Simon as a wildcard. His top 100 debut followed on June 13, 2022. The 2022 Wimbledon Championships marked his first direct entry into a major tournament, where he won his first Grand Slam match. Additionally, at the 2022 Winston-Salem Open, he defeated Fabio Fognini in the second round. In October, Draper achieved another milestone by qualifying for the 2022 Next Generation ATP Finals, making him the first Briton to do so.
Moving to the 2023 season, Draper commenced at the Adelaide International 1, reaching the second round before being defeated by the eighth seed and world No. 20, Karen Khachanov. By January 16, 2023, he achieved a career-high singles ranking of No. 38. Draper made a strong return to the ATP Tour during the US Open, advancing to the second week by defeating Radu Albot, 17th seed Hubert Hurkacz, and Michael Mmoh. In the fourth round, he faced eventual defeat by Andrey Rublev. Furthermore, Draper reached the Challenger final of the 2023 Open d’Orléans and re-entered the top 100 on October 2, 2023.
Net Worth 2024
As of 2024, Jack Draper’s net worth stands at $5 million.
Latest News about Jack Draper
Jack Draper Reaches Adelaide International Final; Oliver Crawford Falls in Qualifiers
British player Jack Draper secured a spot in the Adelaide International final by defeating Alexander Bublik 7-6 (7-2) 6-4. This marks Draper’s opportunity to claim his first ATP Tour title, with his opponent in the final being Czechia’s Jiri Lehecka. Draper, who reached the final of the Sofia Open last year, is aiming for a different outcome this time after falling short against Adrian Mannarino.
Despite a strong performance from Bublik, Draper maintained his composure, securing the first set in a tie-break and breaking Bublik in the decider to clinch the victory. In the Australian Open, Draper is set to face Marcos Giron in the first round. Among the seven Britons participating in the Australian Open are Andy Murray, Emma Raducanu, Cameron Norrie, Katie Boulter, Dan Evans, and Jodie Burrage.
