British Tennis Rising Star Jack Draper Triumphs to Capture Maiden ATP Tour Title

British tennis sensation Jack Draper secured his breakthrough victory in the ATP Tour by pulling off a remarkable comeback against former world No.6 Matteo Berrettini at the Stuttgart Open.

The 22-year-old Draper, who had previously fallen short in two ATP 250 finals – defeated by Adrian Mannarino and Jiri Lehecka, rallied from a set down to overcome Berrettini in a pulsating encounter, clinching the title 2-6, 7-6(5), 6-4 in an enthralling battle lasting over two hours.

With this remarkable victory, Draper not only emerges as the new British No.1 but also strides to a career-high ranking of world No.31, setting the stage for a potential seeding at Wimbledon.

The Boss Open title now aligns Draper with tennis legends like Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Dominic Thiem, and Marin Cilic, elevating him to an exclusive club of elite champions at the prestigious tournament.

Expressing his joy at clinching this maiden title, Draper lauded Berrettini for a challenging encounter and narrated his journey in tennis, emphasizing resilience, hard work, and overcoming setbacks.

Draper’s triumph at the Stuttgart Open signifies a significant milestone in his burgeoning career, considering the quality of competition he vanquished on his path to victory.

Returning to home soil, the tennis prodigy is now set to test his mettle at the cinch Championships at the Queen's Club, potentially gearing up for an exciting clash against reigning champion Carlos Alcaraz.

Draper was not the sole British representative in Sunday’s finals action, as doubles stalwart Luke Bambridge, alongside Robert Galloway, narrowly missed out on the men’s doubles crown at Stuttgart, succumbing to Marcelo Melo and Rafael Matos in a gripping finale.

In a thrilling conclusion, Draper showcased his resilience, finesse, and unwavering determination, etching his name as a rising star in the ATP circuit, poised for more victories and accolades in the vibrant world of professional tennis.