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.

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".

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 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.

As nicknames go, Jack Draper is unsure if "marathon man" will stick. The moniker was suggested to the Briton after he recorded his third straight five-set victory at the Australian Open, this time ...

Jack Draper came through a five-set battle in the first round ... Image: Thanasi Kokkinakis makes it through to the last 64 at Melbourne Park for the sixth time He will face Thanasi Kokkinakis next after the Australian fought back from a set down and ...

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

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 ...

Carlos Alcaraz said that he was looking forward to facing Novak Djokovic in the quarterfinal of the hard court major at Melbourne Park. Alcaraz reached the last eight after Jack Draper retired due to injury.