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Wimbledon: Cameron Norrie beats Jack Draper as Novak Djokovic survives scare against Jacob Fearnley | Tennis News
Cameron Norrie won the all-British clash with rising star Jack Draper to reach the third round at Wimbledon, while Novak Djokovic overcame a terrific fightback from Jacob Fearnley. Draper had replaced Norrie as the country’s No 1 male player last month. But former semi-finalist Norrie found his form when it mattered in a 7-6 (7-3)…
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Jack Rowell: Steve Borthwick leads tributes as former England and Bath head coach dies aged 87 | Rugby Union News
Steve Borthwick has led tributes to former England and Bath head coach Jack Rowell following his death at the age of 87. Rowell coached England from 1994 to 1997, overseeing 21 victories in 29 Tests and a World Cup semi-final appearance against New Zealand in Cape Town, when Jonah Lomu scored four tries as the…
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Wimbledon: Andy and Jamie Murray, Katie Boulter and Jack Draper headline on Thursday | Tennis News
Andy and Jamie Murray, Katie Boulter and Jack Draper headline a blockbuster Thursday for British tennis at Wimbledon. Two-time All England Club champion Murray will turn his attention to an appearance in the doubles competition alongside older brother Jamie after running out of time in his recovery following back surgery. “I’m hoping for, when it…
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Wimbledon: Jack Draper through to face British compatriot Cam Norrie after five-set Centre Court epic vs Elias Ymer | Tennis News
Britain’s Jack Draper is through to the second round at Wimbledon to face compatriot Cam Norrie after an exhausting and entertaining five-set epic against Sweden’s Elias Ymer. Draper ultimately came out victorious from a topsy-turvy contest 3-6 6-3 6-3 4-6 6-3 as the Centre Court roof eventually had to be shut and the floodlights switched…
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Queen’s Club Championships: Jack Draper stuns Carlos Alcaraz to move into quarter-finals | Tennis News
Britain’s Jack Draper is through to the quarter-finals at the Queen’s Club Championships, after a stunning defeat of defending champion Carlos Alcaraz 7-6 6-3. A tight first set with no break points saw Draper excel in a tie-break to clinch it 7-3 and claim the opening set, before storming through the second to lead 5-2…
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Jack Draper: New British number one speaks of pride after earning first career ATP Tour title | Tennis News
Jack Draper has spoken of his pride at becoming the new British No 1, adding that “I knew my time was going to come” when reflecting on winning his first career ATP Tour title. Draper battled back to beat Italy’s Matteo Berrettini 3-6 7-6 6-4 in the final of the Stuttgart Open on Sunday, seeing him…
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Jack Draper: The rise of bright tennis prospect to new British No 1 | Tennis News
Jack Draper is Britain’s new No 1 after rising above Cameron Norrie in the rankings, but who is the 22-year-old bright tennis prospect from Sutton and can he become a Grand Slam winner? Having missed the entire grass-court swing last year because of injury, Draper’s preparations for this year’s Wimbledon saw him pick up his…
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Jack Draper beats Sebastian Ofner in Stuttgart Open to start grass-court season with victory | Tennis News
Great Britain’s Jack Draper beat Austria’s Sebastian Ofner 7-6 7-6 at the Stuttgart Open to start his grass-court season with victory. In a tight and tense contest, Draper clinched both set wins via tie-breaks, claiming the first 7-4 and the second 7-5 to book his place in the last 16 in Germany. Draper, the sixth…
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Andy Murray and Jack Draper could meet in second round at Stuttgart Open | Tennis News
Andy Murray and Jack Draper could meet in the second round of the Stuttgart Open after finding themselves in the same side of the draw ahead of next week’s ATP 250 tournament. Murray resumes his return from injury against Marcos Giron of the United States, while sixth-seed Draper takes on Austria’s Sebastian Ofner. The winners…
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Jack Grealish, Harry Maguire and James Maddison left out of England squad for Euro 2024 by Gareth Southgate | Football News
Jack Grealish and Harry Maguire have been left out of England’s final squad for Euro 2024. James Maddison and Curtis Jones have also been culled from Gareth Southgate’s 26-player squad. But Grealish and Maguire will be seen as the big-name omissions ahead of the tournament in Germany. Monterosa This content is provided by Monterosa, which…
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