Recharged British tennis flaunts new poster boy, Jack Draper says Jodie Burrage

Wednesday, 04 September 2024 at 17:30

Jack Draper has stepped up and taken control of the mantle left by Andy Murray in the viewpoint of his compatriot Jodie Burrage, a fellow British tennis player.

Burrage spoke to Eurosport and said that knowing Draper for so long, she is delighted to see him thrive and flourish as he takes on Alex de Minaur tonight for a spot in the semi-finals in New York.

“He's done amazingly well,” Burrage told Eurosport about Draper.

Read also

“Obviously with Andy retiring, he's kind of stepped up and taken control there, which has been really nice to see, but also there must be a lot of pressure on his shoulders, so it's nice to see him handle that pressure well.

“I've known Jack for a long, long time, and I know the work that he's put in for a long time, so I'm glad it's coming off for him.

“I've started using his fitness trainer as well and I've been through the sessions that he's been doing, and they're not pretty, so I can appreciate the work that he's put in, and that's exactly what I want for myself.

"And I look at where Jack is now with his body in such good shape, he's moving great on court, and it's made a world of difference to his game, and that's kind of what I want for myself as well…he's been inspiring to watch actually.”

Burrage continued on following the shoes of Murray: “I mean, he's doing a pretty good job at it. Quarter-finals of a slam is pretty good.

“Andy's shoes are very big to fill, and I'm not sure anyone will probably fill Andy's shoes, but I feel like Jack could be up there. I feel like Jack can win slams.

“I feel like he has got the potential to be doing that and to be knocking on those doors, so it will be very interesting to see what happens in the next few years. And even this week, I mean, he's playing great tennis this week, so who knows what he can go and do.”

Sky Sports Tennis

@SkySportsTennis

·Follow

Jack Draper plays the biggest match of his career tonight ⏳🍿

Watch on X

12:45 PM · Sep 4, 2024

Read more on X

Samuel GillEditor-in-Chief

Samuel Gill is the Chief Content Officer (CCO) of TennisUpToDate.com, a role he has held since 2020. He is responsible for editorial governance across the platform, including setting content standards, overseeing accuracy and consistency, and guiding long-term editorial strategy. Since joining, he has contributed more than 10,000 articles and editorial pieces across the TennisUpToDate network, playing a central role in the daily operation and development of the site.

Based in Leicester, Samuel has a broad background in tennis media. In his current role, he works closely with editors and writers to ensure coverage meets clear journalistic standards, with particular attention to verification, consistency, and timely updates when new information becomes available.

See author's posts

claps 0visitors 0

"Emotionally she gets overwhelmed": Marion Bartoli points out key flaw in Paula Badosa's game after Navarro US Open collapse

He's a goofball...and that's why we like each other: Tiafoe recalls endearing friendship with US Open foe Fritz