Before, I felt like I resembled a Ferrari, but in reality, I was a Toyota that broke down easily," Draper's metaphor about his physical progress
le 18/06/2025 à 21h35
Jack Draper will, like last year, be in the quarterfinals at Queen’s after a tough win against Alexei Popyrin on Wednesday.
The world No. 6, if he qualifies for the semifinals, would overtake Taylor Fritz in the ATP rankings, becoming the No. 4 seed at Wimbledon. Ahead of his match against Brandon Nakashima, Draper discussed his recent physical progress in a press conference:
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"I’ve always worked very hard off the court. I think it’s helped me play on the tour with more consistency. I’ve felt better and better with each Grand Slam I’ve played.
I think before, I didn’t have as much energy. I felt like I resembled a Ferrari, but in reality, I was a Toyota that broke down easily. Now, I feel stronger and more confident.
