Jack Draper wins at Wimbledon to start biggest fortnight of his life – as seeds tumble around him
Britain’s Jack Draper navigates first Wimbledon test
- Jack Draper advanced to the second round of Wimbledon after his opponent, Sebastian Baez, retired due to a knee injury.
- Draper was leading 6-2, 6-2, 2-1 when Baez withdrew from the match after 74 minutes, marking a comfortable victory for the Briton.
- The quick win showcased Draper's improved physical conditioning and strong form, having recently risen to world No. 4.
- Baez, primarily a clay-court specialist, struggled on the grass, having not won on the surface in over two years.
- Draper will face Marin Cilic, the 2017 finalist, in the second round, aiming to progress past the third round at Wimbledon for the first time.