Left-handed Draper is magically a Grand Slam material, according to Sinner

World number one Jannik Sinner believes that Britain’s young tennis star Jack Draper has what it takes to win a Grand Slam in the future. The 22-year-old is already regarded as one of the most talented players currently playing in men’s tennis in the singles category. He has the added advantage of being a left-handed player.

Draper recently took part in the fourth and final Grand Slam of the year, where he had a terrific run as he was eventually knocked out of the competition after losing in the semifinal to the reigning world number one player in straight sets with a score of 7-5, 7-6, 6-2. Sinner, while talking after the match, praised his opponent on Friday and backed him to win a major tournament in the years to come.

“Yeah, I mean, his ball striking and choosing the right shots in the right time,” he said. “You know, there are some feelings you have with certain players, and he is one of them, I feel like. Everyone has his own time and way and path. But I'm quite sure, because I know that he's potentially winning some big titles in the future, because he's a tough player to play against, he has a great attitude on the court, he's working hard. These are all things together which, yeah, which is great to see, no? He's also lefty, it's something different. My point of view, also today he played very well the first couple of sets, and then after he dropped physically a little bit. But yeah, I think we're going to see him much more from now on.”

Sinner is now set to face America’s Taylor Fritz in the final of the competition on Sunday. The 26-year-old defeated his fellow countryman Frances Tiafoe in a five-set thrilling semifinal with a score of 4-6, 7-5, 4-6, 6-4, 6-1. It will be the only third meeting between the two players in professional tennis. In the previous two meetings, both players emerged victorious on one occasion each.