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British tennis icon backs star to challenge Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner

Jack Draper ruled out for rest of 2025 with arm injury
  • Tim Henman has backed British tennis player Jack Draper to become the primary challenger to Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner.
  • Draper, currently ranked ninth, demonstrated his potential by defeating Alcaraz and winning the Indian Wells tournament earlier this year.
  • His season was unfortunately cut short due to bone bruising in his left humerus, leading to his withdrawal from competitions after Wimbledon.
  • Henman emphasised that Draper's ability to compete with the top two players hinges on him achieving and maintaining full fitness.
  • The article also highlights Alcaraz's recent dominance over Sinner, with Henman suggesting Sinner needs to develop more variety in his game to counter Alcaraz's diverse playing style.
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