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The British No. 1 Jack Draper feels ready to wear the hopes of a nation during the first Wimbledon since the retirement of the Double Champion Andy Murray.
Draper heads for his house, the Grand Chelem ranked fourth in the world and won three titles in last year, including the Masters 1000 event in Indian Wells in March.
The 23 -year -old won only two games in Wimbledon during his career and was eliminated in the second round by compatriot Cameron Norrie in 2024.
Draper is a real pretender to the title this time but faces a brutal draw, with Alexander Bublik – the man who brought him out of the Open of France – Jakub Mensik, Novak Djokovic and the world n ° 1 Jannik sinner all the potential opponents on the line.
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Draper answers questions about how life has changed for him since he entered the top five in the ATP ranking
Draper, who will face Argentina Sébastian Baez on Tuesday in the first round, said: “Obviously, when Andy retired, they said I was next online.
“Andy did an incredible job, has been incredibly successful and has become adored by the nation. These are obviously big shoes to fill. I am aware of this.
“At the same time, I trust myself that I hope that I can inspire people like Andy. I will do my best to continue to improve, to show my best tennis and I hope to present myself as the player and the person I want to be.
‘I know that Andy is there if I need him’
“Andy gave me an incredible quantity of comments and advice over the years. I think one of the greatest things is that everyone is on his other trip.
Murray won Wimbledon in 2012 and 2014
“He also said he didn’t like to interfere.
“I think it is very reluctant to comment on anything to do with me because it understands what it is to be in this position, that people asked me all the time.
“I know that Andy is there for me if I need him at any time. There can happen a time when I ask him for a few things, and I’m sure he will come back and will be extremely useful and united, as always.”
On its difficult route to the final, Draper added: “I did not look at this at all. I look at my first round, which I have. I respect each person in the draw.
“I have Baez on Tuesday, and I’m not looking any further. I know he is a strong player. He is here on his own. I am not looking for any further than him.”
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