As well as disrupting his off-season, Draper's hip injury meant he was unable to play a warm-up event before the first Grand Slam of the year. In a bid to regain sharpness, he played practice sets against 24-time major champion Novak Djokovic and world number one Jannik Sinner last week on Rod Laver Arena.

Jack Draper wishes ‘archrival’ Jacob Fearnley well as Britons shine in Melbourne - Draper and Fearnley will both try to reach the fourth round of the Australian Open on Friday.

As nicknames go, Jack Draper ... only for Draper to fight back and win in five. Draper, who is ranked 18 in the world, was hampered by a hip injury late last year but arrived in Melbourne in ...

British number one Jack Draper says he is better prepared to face the heat and overcome concerns about his fitness at this year's Australian Open.

British No 1 Jack Draper comes through tough opening Australian Open test in five sets; watch all the action from the ATP and WTA Tours on Sky Sports Tennis and Sky Sports+ which is integrated into Sky TV,

But, considering such a workload after an injury-disrupted off-season, it felt like beating Alcaraz would be a step too far at Melbourne Park. Draper planned ... but I am sad for Jack – he ...

After splitting sets with Aleksandar Vukic, the 15th seed found himself facing a set point in the third and obliterated his racket in frustration. It delayed the next point as Draper went to dig out a new racket and dampener while the crowd booed. But he was happy to give it back, jeering the fans on as commentators claimed he "lost the plot".

Jack Draper digs deep into his reserves to reach the Australian Open third round, where he is joined by fellow Briton Jacob Fearnley.

Jack Draper stages stunning comeback to defeat home favourite Thanasi Kokkinakis at Australian Open, while Jacob Fearnley sets up meeting with Alexander Zverev; watch action from ATP and WTA Tours on

British No.1 tennis star Jack Draper has downed Aleksandar Vukic 6-4 2-6 5-7 7-6 7-6 to reach the fourth round at the 2025 Australian Open. Draper, seeded 15th, is the last Briton left standing in the men’s singles at Melbourne Park and once again needed five sets to defeat his opponent.

Jack Draper (left) has won one and lost two of his three matches against Carlos Alcaraz Australian Open 2025 Dates: 12-26 January Venue: Melbourne Park Coverage: Live radio commentary of Carlos ...