Jack Draper faces tough draw against Taylor Fritz at Wimbledon
Sky Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 6:12 AM
Last updated Jun 28, 2026

Jack Draper will meet Taylor Fritz in the first round of Wimbledon as the tournament prepares to begin. Gigi Salmon from Sky Sports commented that the draw could have been kinder to Draper, especially since he is returning from injury. With a total of 20 British players in singles action, the competition will be intense, particularly with the absence of Emma Raducanu due to injury. Draper recently returned to form with a semi-final showing at Eastbourne, but his match against Fritz represents a significant challenge.
- •Draper drawn to face world No 7 Fritz
- •20 British players in singles draws at Wimbledon
- •Raducanu withdraws from the tournament due to injury
- •Draper recently returned from injury with a semi-final at Eastbourne
- •Salmon suggests the draw was challenging for Draper
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