Jack Draper will reach the quarter-finals at Wimbledon.

[TimHenmanATG]

Some of my ''bolder'' predictions on TTW have not come to fruition, so after a little bit of Socratic self-reflection I have decided to temper my ''calls''.

With that in mind, I make the more modest and humble prediction that Jack Draper will reach the quarter-finals at SW19.

Jack probably came to prominence - outside this sceptered isle - when he took the first set off Novak ''Nole'' Djokovic at last year's Wimbledon. But that achievement was merely a ''warning shot'' towards his peers and contemporaries.

Drapes is growing as a player, and will saunter through the first few rounds with the advantage of English grass-court acumen. Maybe he will go beyond the quarter-finals? Who knows?

 

[Rafa4LifeEver]

Yes please.
More fresh youngsters from the greatest human civilisation

 

[Keizer]

When is this pic from? Never realized Raducanu ever had the clash PJ.

 

[TimHenmanATG]

When is this pic from? Never realized Raducanu ever had the clash PJ.

This would be from 2019, I think.

 

[TimHenmanATG]

the greatest human civilisation

Based.

 

[Lleytonstation]

Not as wild as it would seem.

 

[Rafa4LifeEver]

Based.

No

 

[Aabye5]

I think you're right @TimHenmanATG -- Jack is the real deal.

 

[Tennfan123]

We’d have to see the draw first. But why not if the draw is good. He’s good on grass and having a very good season.

 

[TimHenmanATG]

Not as wild as it would seem.

Drapes just beasted Brooksby at Eastbourne.

 

[Nostradamus]

Some of my ''bolder'' predictions on TTW have not come to fruition, so after a little bit of Socratic self-reflection I have decided to temper my ''calls''.

With that in mind, I make the more modest and humble prediction that Jack Draper will reach the quarter-finals at SW19.

Jack probably came to prominence - outside this sceptered isle - when he took the first set off Novak ''Nole'' Djokovic at last year's Wimbledon. But that achievement was merely a ''warning shot'' towards his peers and contemporaries.

Drapes is growing as a player, and will saunter through the first few rounds with the advantage of English grass-court acumen. Maybe he will go beyond the quarter-finals? Who knows?

i think Fery is better college player than Draper

 

[TimHenmanATG]

i think Fery is better college player than Draper

Imagine looking at yourself in the bathroom mirror in the morning, and not being mortified by the above comment.

 

[Nostradamus]

Imagine looking at yourself in the bathroom mirror in the morning, and not being mortified by the above comment.

Fery just beat a world class player Fibbiano today... get real

 

[GabeT]

Will look better than “played 3rd round at Queens” in the TV screen

 

[TimHenmanATG]

Fery just beat a world class player Fibbiano today... get real

As opposed to defeating Jenson Brooksby 6-2 6-2...

 

[UnderratedSlam]

So if he wins Wimbledon is your prediction totally false?

How does that work?

 

[Nostradamus]

As opposed to defeating Jenson Brooksby 6-2 6-2...

we all know Brooksby really suck on grass. he never learned to play on grass

 

[TimHenmanATG]

So if he wins Wimbledon is your prediction totally false?

How does that work?

There's always a caveat, mon ami.

As much as I would love Jack to win Wimbers, I doubt that he's going to ''pull an Emma'' here.

And even if Drapes did somehow win, then I doubt that I would engage in petty point-scoring on TTW...

 

[I Am Finnish]

Not as wild as it would seem.

Propaganda yeah?

 

[UnderratedSlam]

There's always a caveat, mon ami.

As much as I would love Jack to win Wimbers, I doubt that he's going to ''pull an Emma'' here.

And even if Drapes did somehow win, then I doubt that I would engage in petty point-scoring on TTW...

Pettiness is what all of us are here for. Come on...

 

[TimHenmanATG]

we all know Brooksby really suck on grass. he never learned to play on grass

Jenson is a perfectly decent hard-court player, and the way that grass has played over the last few years makes the surface switch somewhat moot.

 

[Aabye5]

we all know Brooksby really suck on grass. he never learned to play on grass

He did reach the final of Newport. He beat Kudla and Thompson, which is not the hardest draw on the surface, but that's not bad for a youngster.

 

[Mainad]

4 Grand Slams between them!!

Come on Jack, let's make it 5!!!

 

[Subway Tennis]

Draper is very impressive, and we have already seen him play very well in front of home crowds last year.

A QTR Final run at this stage of his career might still be a bit too much, but imagine the vibe and atmosphere if he pulled it off.

Good value prediction that could well provide some entertainment if Jack brings his best level.

 

[Backspin1183]

Some of my ''bolder'' predictions on TTW have not come to fruition, so after a little bit of Socratic self-reflection I have decided to temper my ''calls''.

With that in mind, I make the more modest and humble prediction that Jack Draper will reach the quarter-finals at SW19.

Jack probably came to prominence - outside this sceptered isle - when he took the first set off Novak ''Nole'' Djokovic at last year's Wimbledon. But that achievement was merely a ''warning shot'' towards his peers and contemporaries.

Drapes is growing as a player, and will saunter through the first few rounds with the advantage of English grass-court acumen. Maybe he will go beyond the quarter-finals? Who knows?

Who is he? I hope not a Russian player because they are banned.

 

[TimHenmanATG]

Who is he? I hope not a Russian player because they are banned.

Jack Draper is a 20-year-old British prospect, currently ranked number 108 in the world. But that current ranking belies his talent and potential.

He impressed on grass last summer, beating Sinner at Queen's, and taking a set off Djokovic at Wimbledon.

 

[Subway Tennis]

Jack Draper is a 20-year-old British prospect, currently ranked number 108 in the world. But that current ranking belies his talent and potential.

He impressed on grass last summer, beating Sinner at Queen's, and taking a set off Djokovic at Wimbledon.

How tall is he? He seems like a pretty big kid.

 

[TimHenmanATG]

How tall is he? He seems like a pretty big kid.

He's officially 6'4'' (193 cm).

Sir Andrew is probably a shade under 6'2'', and you can see that Jack has at least an inch or more on him in that photo.

 

[Aabye5]

He's officially 6'4'' (193 cm).

Sir Andrew is probably a shade under 6'2'', and you can see that Jack has at least an inch or more on him in that photo.

Sir Andrew Murray is 6'3" last time I checked.

 

[TimHenmanATG]

Sir Andrew Murray is 6'3" last time I checked.

I think he's more in the 6'2'' region.

It's always difficult to tell due to the circular axioms of measured height.

 

[Aabye5]

I think he's more in the 6'2'' region.

It's always difficult to tell due to the circular axioms of measured height.

I think Taylor Fritz should be used as the standard for all players. He is one of the few players who actually records his height in inches without conversion.

Although Andy Murray should be able to do the same.

 

[TimHenmanATG]

Drapes just defeated Schwartzman in straight sets.

 

[Crazy Finn]

It's probably just me, but I already dislike him. It's probably my personal predilection of disliking Americans who seem like fratboys or meatheads.

Edit:

Just realized he's British. Could have fooled me. Not sure it changes my opinion much.

 

[Aabye5]

Jack-Jack attacks!

 

[TimHenmanATG]

There's no disgrace in losing to someone like de Minaur.

Jack gave a highly creditable performance, and it's clear to see that he's likely to be a strong player during the next few years.

 

[TheNachoMan]

The day TimHenmanATG gets a prediction right will be a memorable day indeed. Don’t give up, my friend.

 

[TimHenmanATG]

The day TimHenmanATG gets a prediction right will be a memorable day indeed. Don’t give up, my friend.

There are still a couple pending, old mate...