Tennis

April 30, 2026 Tennis
Jack Draper is going through another turbulent spell. The 24-year-old British player has announced his withdrawal from Roland Garros due to a persistent injury to his right knee. It is a decision deemed necessary to protect the remainder of his season, particularly Wimbledon, where Draper is set to compete on home soil. Behind this announcement lies a more worrying reality: that of an immense talent once again held back by injuries, and a British tennis scene searching for stability. Read more Read More
March 12, 2026 Tennis
Defending champion Jack Draper continued his impressive run at Indian Wells Open with a statement victory in California. The British No.1 produced one of the standout performances of his career to defeat Novak Djokovic in the round of 16 after a gripping contest lasting more than two and a half hours (4–6, 6–4, 7–6). Facing one of the greatest players in tennis history, Draper showed immense resilience and composure to turn the match around after losing the opening set. The victory represents one of the most significant wins of the Londoner’s career and confirms that, despite injuries that have slowed his momentum over recent months, he remains one of the most exciting talents on the men’s tour. Read more Read More
July 9, 2025 Tennis
British hopes were high going into the opening round of the Junior Wimbledon Championships, with a strong home presence across the draws. But for many, especially those making their Grand Slam debuts, the challenge proved a step too far against more seasoned opponents. With the boys’ singles now devoid of any British representation, all eyes turn to three promising young women : Hannah Klugman, Mingge Xu, and Ruby Cooling, who remain in contention and will feature in today’s round of 16. Read more Read More
July 2, 2025 Tennis
This Wednesday 2 July marks the second day of the Wimbledon 2025 main draw (matches begin at 11:00 BST). Following a first round filled with striking victories from British players over seeded opponents, several are set to return for challenging second-round ties. Read more Read More
June 28, 2025 Tennis
Monday 30 June marks the beginning of the main draw at Wimbledon 2025. After a rigorous qualifying week and the distribution of wildcards, a strong British contingent is set to grace the manicured lawns of the All England Club. While the spotlight remains fixed on Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner, all eyes among the home crowd will turn to their own stars, especially Jack Draper in the men’s singles and a cohort of emerging young talents. Read more Read More