Jack Draper is still only twenty-two. Sometimes you hear about a player for a while before they break through, and you can lose sight of their age. He already has paid his dues with injury on the tennis courts. In 2021, Draper ruptured a ligament in his ankle, which derailed his career. Thus, it is nice to see him back healthy and performing well. In two of his five matches he lost the first set and came roaring back, fighting to win the match. Winning the title in Stuttgart also gave him a career high ranking of thirty-one.

Is Jack Draper The Next Big British Star?

Someone has to fill that gap left by Andy Murray. The Spaniards are lucky. Carlos Alcaraz is holding his own and has filled the gap left by Rafael Nadal. Though he will never be Nadal, at least he is winning some big titles. Draper has a huge serve and is extremely competitive. The only thing stopping him from being the next big British star is his body. Being a top ten player week in and week out demands a lot, not only physically, but emotionally, mentally, and spiritually. Everyone wants to be a top ten player; however, everyone does not have what it takes.

Top 100 ATP & WTA Ranking Changes

ATP & WTA Top 10 Ranking Changes

ATP: there were a few changes in the top ten. Alex de Minaur climbed two spots to #7. Casper Ruud and Hubert Hurkacz each fell one spot to #8 and #9, respectively. The top four players are currently: [1] Jannik Sinner; [2] Carlos Alcaraz; [3] Novak Djokovic; and [4] Alexander Zverev.

WTA: there were no changes in the top ten. The current top four players are still: [1] Iga Swatek; [2] Coco Gauff; [3] Aryna Sabalenka; and [4] Elena Rybakina.

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