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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Tumaini Carayol

Jack Draper refreshed after illness and relishing chance for deep run at Wimbledon

Jack Draper at Wimbledon
Jack Draper is embracing the expectations on his shoulders as British No 1 heading into Wimbledon. Photograph: Ben Whitley/PA

Jack Draper says he is feeling refreshed before Wimbledon after his bout of tonsillitis and is determined to make Centre Court his own as he prepares for his first championships at the All England Club as one of the top players in the world.

“I think the home support that I’m going to have and people right behind me is going to be amazing,” Draper said. “It’s going to be a privilege to play as the British No 1 and that’s what I’ve always wanted, I’ve wanted to make Centre Court of Wimbledon my environment, and I’m looking forward to hopefully starting that.”

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