The key to success for Jack Draper on this clay court tour
The coach of the British player reveals the factor that has played a fundamental role in achieving good results on the surface.
Jack Draper has been one of the standout figures on the tour this 2025 season, as reflected in his second place in the ATP Race. Just a few hours before competing in a new Masters 1000 final at the 2025 Mutua Madrid Open, James Trotman, the coach of the British tennis player, explained in an interview with L'Equipe the keys to his pupil's tennis to achieve such good results on clay.
"Jack has had a somewhat problematic history with clay because until last year, for the first time, he had a clay court swing without physical problems. People think that being British, he doesn't have much experience, but for several years, we have had excellent clay courts to train on, prepared by the same Italian specialist as those in Rome. We have always had the feeling that it would suit Jack well, and I must admit that this season I was eager to see how his game would unfold on clay."
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"He lost early in Miami after his title in Indian Wells, but it was truly a blessing in disguise, as he could return to London to work outdoors in great weather. For ten days, with Matt Little, who was Andy Murray's physical trainer for almost ten years, they did very specific work on clay: a lot of movement, sliding, and footwork. Losing in Monte Carlo led us to make a firm decision: to adjust our preparation instead of going to an ATP 500 in Barcelona or Munich. We did the right thing. He was able to practice for three days in Monaco with Jannik Sinner just before arriving in Madrid. There are worse training partners."
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"It's because he has validated many things in his mind. His first grass title in Stuttgart last summer had a big impact on his confidence in his tennis. Beating Carlos Alcaraz the following week in Queen's also had an impact on his confidence. Tennis skills are important, of course, but the state of mind is very powerful. He has done very well this week because the level is very high, and it must not be easy to defeat tough opponents like Tommy Paul or Matteo Arnaldi. So far, he has done a fantastic job, keeping the pressure on his rivals and preventing them from taking control."
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