Jack Draper reaches Eastbourne quarter-finals after overcoming injury issues
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 24, 2026, 7:00 PM
Last updated Jun 24, 2026
Jack Draper advanced to the quarter-finals of the Eastbourne tournament, defeating Jack Pinnington Jones 7-5, 6-4. This marks Draper's first competitive match in over two months due to a knee injury sustained in April. He attributed his struggles to confidence issues after a year plagued by injuries. Following this win, Draper is set to face Gabriel Diallo in the next round on Thursday. His performance throughout the match displayed impressive serving and quick momentum, reflecting his recovery progress under new coach Sir Andy Murray.
- •Draper plays his first match in over two months.
- •He will face Gabriel Diallo in the quarter-finals on Thursday.
- •Draper has dealt with multiple injuries in the past year.
- •Jan Choinski and Toby Samuel also advance to the quarter-finals.
- •Draper credits his recent improvements to working with Andy Murray.
- 7:00 PMYahoo Sports — Draper into last eight to continue injury comeback
- 7:00 PMBBC Sport — Draper into Eastbourne last eight to continue injury comeback
"Britain's Jack Draper says his recent injury problems left his confidence levels "below the floor" before he reached the quarter-finals in Eastbourne.
"Britain's Jack Draper says his recent injury problems left his confidence levels "below the floor" before he reached the quarter-finals in Eastbourne.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 24, 2026, 7:00 PMDraper into last eight to continue injury comeback
Britain's Jack Draper says his recent injury problems left his confidence levels "below the floor" before he reached the quarter-finals in Eastbourne.
- BBC SportJun 24, 2026, 7:00 PMDraper into Eastbourne last eight to continue injury comeback
Britain's Jack Draper says his recent injury problems left his confidence levels "below the floor" before he reached the quarter-finals in Eastbourne.
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