Jack Draper is one of those young British talents who many believe could soon challenge the likes of Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner . But lately, it seems Draper isn’t just thinking about taking them down; he’s learning from them. And that insight came at a crucial time.

After a series of tough losses in 2024, Draper realized there was more to becoming a great player than just winning points. “Coaches always say you need to be more offensive, and that’s great, but I think that as a player, you also have to know how to lose matches because you’re not doing what you should,” he explained.

Draper recalled losing four matches 7-6 in the third set against top-level opponents while ranked around 40th in the world. “That’s when I realized that if I wanted to become a truly great player,

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