Wimbledon 2025 - 2nd round - Jack Draper (4) vs Marin Cilic

[Zardoz7/12]

I posted this thread as Marin Cilic could upset Jack Draper.

Cilic has a pedigree, he's won a slam, former Wimbledon finalist in 2017 and for Jack Draper he hasn't been past the 2nd round of Wimbledon in his career so far.

For me this match is a test for Draper and the winner faces Munar who has played well as of late, he knocked out Bublik in the 1st round.

 

[Kralingen]

This would be the funniest result of the entire year to me. Young British hope world #4 Draper losing to a washed up 45 year old Cilic whose most memorable Wimbledon ended with him crying on court…

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Surely draper wins this? Let’s see though

 

[Tennis Fan States63]

You have been warned of the mesmerizing capabilities......

 

[ojo rojo]

Draper’s just happy that Big Bubs is out

 

[dking68]

This would be the funniest result of the entire year to me. Young British hope world #4 Draper losing to a washed up 45 year old Cilic whose most memorable Wimbledon ended with him crying on court…

Jack in 3

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Great shot by cilic

 

[Kralingen]

Great shot by sinner!

Are you a time traveler?

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Are you a time traveler?

I meant cilic! For some reason it came up as sinner! Haha

 

[dking68]

Are you a time traveler?

Sinner is gonna get a test from the old man, and the test is gonna give him strength for the final onslaught. I still pick him to win this tournament.

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Cilic with the fast start. Let’s see if he can roll back the years against the Brit here. It might not be easy for draper this.

 

[ojo rojo]

I don’t remember Cilic having quite such a twitchy stop/start pre-serve prep. He was always slow but it’s even worse now

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Sinner is gonna get a test from the old man, and the test is gonna give him strength for the final onslaught. I still pick him to win this tournament.

If he gets a test it might prepared him better for the final if he reaches it

 

[dking68]

If he gets a test it might prepared him better for the final if he reaches it

Exactly

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Draper needs to make light work of this contest if he wants a serious run here.

 

[Terenigma]

First time I've watched Cilic live in a while, easy to see why he's a slam champion and was a finalist. Tough test for Draper today!

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

At this point in his career this is the best surface for cilic to battle draper.

I expect the young Brit to prevail but could be a battle for a while.

 

[edberg volleys]

Surely draper wins this? Let’s see though

Cilic wins

 

[dking68]

At this point in his career this is the best surface for cilic to battle draper.

I expect the young Brit to prevail but could be a battle for a while.

I want Draper to make a proper run.

 

[Terenigma]

Watching this I'm seeing the same things I saw at Queen's when it comes to Draper. His horizontal movement just feels so lackluster, like he's always being made to scramble side to side because he doesn't come in and close off the angles.

Fully expect Cilic to take advantage of that today. Although if he hits more returns like that, it won't matter lol

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

I want Draper to make a proper run.

He should get to the quarters. Let’s see though

 

[dking68]

He should get to the quarters. Let’s see though

I hope he can beat Djokovic but I don’t think he will. If he does, he’s got to believe he can win a slam.

 

[messiahrobins]

I posted this thread as Marin Cilic could upset Jack Draper.

Cilic has a pedigree, he's won a slam, former Wimbledon finalist in 2017 and for Jack Draper he hasn't been past the 2nd round of Wimbledon in his career so far.

For me this match is a test for Draper and the winner faces Munar who has played well as of late, he knocked out Bublik in the 1st round.

Could be the match that propels Draper to the title. Its a massive test. Cilic is bound to raise his game today and so far is doing. He is one of the most natural players on grass on the tour. The confidence Draper will take from this of he wins and Cilic Plays well will be enormous.

If Draper makes the 2nd week and conditions get hot he is going to be a nightmare for anyone. As is Shelton. I would not be surprised to see a Draper v Shelton SF here

 

[speedysteve]

Cilic striking the ball well..

 

[messiahrobins]

I hope he can beat Djokovic but I don’t think he will. If he does, he’s got to believe he can win a slam.

Draper if he makes the quarters with gas in the tank will be super dangerous

 

[dking68]

Draper if he makes the quarters with gas in the tank will be super dangerous

He’s a future Wimbledon champion no doubt.

 

[Terenigma]

I would not be surprised to see a Draper v Shelton SF here

Draper vs Shelton SF? You think he's beating Djokovic? Bold prediction!

 

[Terenigma]

Cilic unleashing beast FH mode! BP chances!

 

[Deleted member 827468]

marin can break now

 

[Dominic & Andrey]

Cilic showing he still has one of the highest peaks in the world

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Cilic looking great. Great FH’s from the Croatian!

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Draper saves the break points!

 

[Terenigma]

Draper saves all 3 BPs and yells "yeah cmon!" Not out of the game yet tho!

 

[Deleted member 827468]

draper said no

 

[Terenigma]

Huge hold there, that will help settle the nerves.

 

[messiahrobins]

Draper vs Shelton SF? You think he's beating Djokovic? Bold prediction!

Genuinely think if he beats Cilic today he will take so much confidence from it he will be really tough for anyone to beat in week 2. Draper is a confidence player.

 

[messiahrobins]

Draper saves the break points!

This is high quality stuff. Knew Cilic would bring his a game today

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

This is high quality stuff. Knew Cilic would bring his a game today

Yeah great grass court tennis here. Great ball striking and serving by both.

 

[Terenigma]

So good from Cilic! Lovely approach.

What a top quality return game there to seal the set. I knew this would be tough, Cilic on grass is no joke.

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Cilic playing aggressive and great FH’s!

 

[RF-18]

Cilic too good!

Old mens showing the gen z what's up

 

[speedysteve]

Some hitting!

 

[Juice4080]

Superb 1st set from Cilic.

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Cilic absolutely deserved that set. Rolled by the years there. That FH was firing!

 

[ibbi]

Classic Cillician return winner for the set. What a king.

 

[Dominic & Andrey]

This is vintage peak Cilic. Taking the racket out of Draper's hands with some slam winning level tennis.

Now obviously with Cilic the question is, how long will he keep this up?

 

[Tennis Fan States63]

Cilic came to play today.

 

[Badabing888]

Cilic ain’t no mug especially on grass. Crucial 1st set won there.

 

[ibbi]

Jack in his passive mode. Stop being Zverevian.

 

[Carax]

Ciliman turns back the clock and takes the first set.