Draper faces Fritz in Wimbledon opener amid injury comeback

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Draper faces Fritz in Wimbledon opener amid injury comeback
Summary

Jack Draper begins his Wimbledon campaign against sixth seed Taylor Fritz on Tuesday. After a challenging period sidelined by injuries, Draper aims to deliver exceptional performance on the court. His ranking has fallen to 160th following a seven-month hiatus due to various injuries. He credits new coach Andy Murray for boosting his confidence during this difficult time. Draper acknowledges the competitive nature of his upcoming match, having previously battled Fritz multiple times.

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  • Draper unseeded at Wimbledon, facing Fritz in first round
  • Was sidelined for seven months due to injury issues
  • Ranks 160th after reaching top 10 prior to injuries
  • Credits Andy Murray for confidence boost and guidance
  • Match scheduled for Tuesday at the All England Club
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Jack Draper has had a tortuous road to this year's Wimbledon Championships.

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