Jack Draper: Britain's Rising Star Primed for Wimbledon Glory

Jack Draper's journey from a promising talent to a top contender at Wimbledon has been nothing short of remarkable. Despite being relatively new to the Championships, with only two wins in five matches and never advancing past the second round, Draper's recent achievements have catapulted him to the fourth seed. His impressive run includes a semi-final berth at the US Open, the Indian Wells title, and two other ATP Tour finals.

Former British number one Greg Rusedski has recognized Draper's potential, considering him the fourth favorite for the title, trailing behind Sinner, Alcaraz, and Djokovic. Draper's transformation is the result of overcoming early career fitness struggles, highlighted by an unfortunate withdrawal from Wimbledon due to a shoulder injury. A dedicated fitness regime with trainers Steve Kotze and Will Herbert, later joined by Andy Murray's associates Matt Little and Shane Annun, has significantly bolstered his physical game.

Draper's newfound resilience was evident in his performance at the Australian Open, where he battled through three five-setters. Most recently, his semi-finals appearance at Queen's further proves his enhanced physicality and readiness for the challenges of Wimbledon.