Jack Draper is determined to break through the Wimbledon second round for the first time in his career. In his debut match as British number one at Wimbledon, Draper displayed a strong performance that was reminiscent of Andy Murray. Despite being seeded 28th and facing Swedish qualifier Elias Ymer in a grueling five-set battle under the Centre Court lights, Draper ultimately emerged victorious with a score of 3-6 6-3 6-3 4-6 6-3.
Draper’s win provided a boost for home fans after Murray withdrew due to injury. In the next round, Draper will face Cameron Norrie, the player he recently surpassed as Britain’s number one. Norrie, who reached the Wimbledon semi-finals in 2022, secured a hard-fought victory over Argentina’s Facundo Diaz Acosta with a score of 7-5 7-5 6-3. Both players were part of the impressive group of 11 Britons competing on the second day of the 2024 Championships.
Among the British players on the court, Jacob Fearnley stood out with his impressive first-round win that set up a clash with Novak Djokovic. The Scottish youngster, playing in his first Grand Slam match, fought tirelessly to defeat Spanish qualifier Alejandro Moro Canas with a score of 6-4 7-6 (14-12). However, last year’s boys’ champion Henry Searle, along with Billy Harris and Paul Jubb, faced defeat in their Wimbledon matches. As the tournament progresses, more updates will be provided.