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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Tumaini Carayol

Jack Draper takes form and fitness to Wimbledon after red-letter week

Jack Draper celebrates after beating Carlos Alcaraz in their round of 16 match at Queen's.
Jack Draper celebrates after beating Carlos Alcaraz in their round of 16 match at Queen's. Photograph: Henry Nicholls/AFP/Getty Images

As Jack Draper successfully closed out a brilliant performance against Carlos Alcaraz at Queen’s on Thursday, his instant reaction was notable. Draper nodded confidently, he scanned the crowd and then he embraced his opponent.

It was a moment – by far the biggest win of his career – but it was also important for him to take it in his stride, “not get too high” despite the big victory. This is, after all, exactly where he believes he should be: battling the best in the world as equals.

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