British tennis star Jack Draper is back on home soil this week, competing as the second seed at the prestigious Queen's Club Championships. The 23-year-old began his grass-court campaign on Tuesday against American Jenson Brooksby.
Draper enters the tournament in strong form, having had a successful clay-court season that saw him reach the fourth round of the French Open. His performances have propelled him up the ATP rankings, where he currently sits at a career-high of world number four.
Speaking ahead of the tournament, Draper expressed his excitement about playing in front of a home crowd and his ambitions for the grass-court swing, with a firm eye on the upcoming Wimbledon Championships. He acknowledged the tough competition at Queen's, which is headlined by top seed and recent French Open champion, Carlos Alcaraz of Spain.
The British No. 1 has a strong record at Queen's, having previously defeated top players at the venue. He will be looking to build on his recent momentum and make a deep run in the tournament. Following Queen's, Draper is scheduled to continue his Wimbledon preparations.
