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Jack Draper and Taylor Fritz prepare for Wimbledon first-round clash

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 29, 2026, 1:18 AM

Last updated Jun 29, 2026

Jack Draper and Taylor Fritz prepare for Wimbledon first-round clash

Summary

Jack Draper and Taylor Fritz are set to face each other in the first round of Wimbledon on Tuesday. Draper, an unseeded player due to recent injuries, acknowledges the challenge against the sixth-seeded Fritz, who has a strong grass-court record. Despite having a favorable head-to-head record against Fritz, Draper emphasizes the need to perform at his best. He draws confidence from a recent semifinal appearance at the Eastbourne Open, while Fritz missed that event due to injury after prior finals in Stuttgart and Halle. Draper has the support of two-time Wimbledon champion Andy Murray as he aims for a deeper tournament run.

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By the Numbers

•Draper faces Fritz in Wimbledon first round on Tuesday.
•Fritz is the sixth seed and strong on grass courts.
•Draper holds a 3-2 head-to-head record against Fritz.
•Draper reached the Eastbourne Open semifinals recently.
•Murray is supporting Draper in this tournament effort.

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What they're saying

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Jack Draper and Taylor Fritz are set to battle it out in the pick of the men’s singles first-round matches at Wimbledon. The Brit is looking forward to the battle but knows that he must play at his very best if he wants to pull off the upset against Fritz at the All England Club.
— Yahoo Sports

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