Jack Draper Bio
- • Nicknames are JD and Drapes.
- • Father, Roger, is a former Lawn Tennis Association executive; mother, Nicky, is a former top junior tennis player in Britain; brother, Ben, played college tennis at University of California-Berkeley and now pursues a Master's degree at Wake Forest.
- • Started playing tennis at age 3 by practising against the wall at the tennis club where his mother coached.
- • Favourite surface is hard, tournament is Wimbledon and shot is backhand.
- • Idolised Andy Murray growing up.
- • Supports Manchester United football team. Favourite athlete is MMA star Conor McGregor.
- • Credits his mother, brother and former coach Ryan Jones for inspiring him.
- • Models when he's not playing tennis.
- • Also enjoys spending time with his dog, an Australian miniature labradoodle.
- • Favourite musicians includes '90s British pop rock artists Oasis and Stone Roses.
- • Favourite food from home is chicken pie and from a restaurant is Indian.
- • Favourite book is Relentless by Tim Grover.
- • Biggest fear is swimming in the sea because he is afraid of sharks.
- • Most memorable off-court experience was watching English football team compete in 2020 Euro semi-finals at Wembley Stadium with his brother.
- • Dream job outside of tennis is detective.
- • Pursuing an online degree, taking a 6-year course via Open University.
- • Ruptured ankle ligament in summer 2021 while running to a wide forehand.
- • Motivation: "I just love winning. To be honest, I love to put in the work and then gain the rewards from it. I know it's not always like that, but at the same time I enjoy how tough it is. I love competing and I enjoy training and getting better."
Biographical information from ATP. Information might not be up to date.
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