Draper: "I am not anywhere near where I want to be as a player"
The best British player in the rankings reveals that they will work with a breathing coach: "My overall well-being on the court has improved".
It is undoubtedly the best moment in Jack Draper's career. The world number four ascended to that position just in time to act as the top seed at Wimbledon 2025, which, although not his best Grand Slam in terms of results, is the most special tournament as a Brit.
The English tennis player arrives in London in a very different position than he did 12 months ago, and also demonstrates his great level on the surface by reaching the semifinals at Queen's. Jack himself analyzed his evolution on the circuit during Wimbledon's Media Day press conference.
Rapid Progress
"I definitely feel like a very different player. Personally, I think I have grown a lot since last year. It is a testament to the work I have done, the people around me who have been with me through the ups and downs of my career so far. I have much more confidence in myself physically, as a tennis player, and mentally. I feel I am very different in all aspects. I still feel like I can improve a lot. I am nowhere near where I want to be as a player. I always strive to get better."
Pressure Has Grown
"I definitely try to disconnect. I go home, watch some Netflix, try to sleep and recover as best as I can. When I am here or training, I am completely focused on what I am trying to do, but when I step away, I try to separate from everything to have the maximum energy to perform again the next day, because that's tennis. It's like a recovery sport. We have to be able to give our best every day. So disconnecting is important."
Breathing Coach
"It was important for me in tennis, where the margins are so small, percentages are so small. I started working with a lady named Ann Coxhead, who has a long career in breathing, experience in different sports, different projects she has worked on. She thought she could help me on the court. The work I have done with her has been invaluable. It has been very valuable for my tennis. I am still working on it, but without a doubt my physical condition and overall well-being on the court have improved."
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