Jack Draper Eyes‍ Grand Slam Title After Indian Wells Victory

British tennis player‍ Jack Draper has set his​ sights on‍ winning‌ a Grand Slam title, buoyed by his recent⁤ victory at Indian Wells. Draper’s rise in the past year⁤ includes winning his first trophy on ⁤grass in Stuttgart and an ATP 500 hard-court title in Vienna.

Draper’s performance ⁤at the US Open, where he reached the semi-finals, captured the attention of British fans. though, nerves lead to him vomiting on the court during ‍his defeat by eventual champion⁤ Jannik ‌sinner.

To address this, Draper began working with a “breathing coach.” He credits this work for his improved composure, citing his performance in the third set against⁤ Carlos​ Alcaraz as an example.

Draper said he felt strong and focused during the Indian Wells final,concentrating on his breathing and what he could control.

While hard courts have been his most prosperous surface,⁢ the upcoming French Open and Wimbledon ‌present new challenges. He acknowledges​ the need to ‍improve on clay, but believes​ his enhanced footwork will help. Draper ‍also feels his increasingly potent serve and ⁢groundstrokes are well-suited for success on grass.

Draper said⁢ he⁤ still ​feels he has a lot⁣ to prove on clay and​ that he didn’t get it going last​ year, but he doesn’t see why he can’t⁣ be pushing the best players on that ⁢surface.

What’s next

draper aims to translate ⁣his ⁣Masters champion status into Grand Slam success. While‍ winning⁣ Indian Wells doesn’t guarantee a major ​title,history⁤ suggests it’s a strong indicator of potential,as demonstrated by ‍past ‍winners like Dominic Thiem,Naomi Osaka,and Bianca Andreescu.