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Jack Draper secures first win in over two months at Eastbourne

BBC Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 22, 2026, 3:50 PM

Last updated Jun 22, 2026

Jack Draper secures first win in over two months at Eastbourne
Summary

Jack Draper returned to competitive tennis with a victory over Marcos Giron at Eastbourne. The match marked his first since recovering from a knee injury that sidelined him since April. Draper won 6-4, 7-6 (7-5), holding strong in a tight second set after an early lead. His new partnership with coach Andy Murray appears promising as Draper prepares for upcoming matches, including a clash with fellow Briton Jack Pinnington Jones.

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  • •Draper claimed a 6-4, 7-6 (7-5) victory against Giron.
  • •He has dropped to 160 in the world rankings due to injuries.
  • •This was Draper's first competitive match in over two months.
  • •Draper worked with new coach Andy Murray during his recovery.
  • •He is set to face Jack Pinnington Jones in the next round.
Latest Updates
  • 6:24 PMBBC Sport — Draper 'wins ugly like Murray' on injury return
  • 3:50 PMYahoo Sports — Draper 'wins ugly like Murray' on injury return
What they're saying
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Jack Draper says he drew inspiration from new coach Sir Andy Murray to claim an "ugly" win in his first competitive match in over two months.

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ack Draper says he drew inspiration from new coach Sir Andy Murray to claim an "ugly" win in his first competitive match in over two months.

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