Jack Draper, Britain’s No. 1 and World No. 4, was asked during a June 26, 2025, press conference at Wimbledon if grass offers his best chance to defeat top rivals Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner, given his strong 2025 grass-court performances. Draper, fresh off a semifinal run at Queen’s Club and a practice session with Lorenzo Musetti on No. 1 Court, responded cautiously, saying, “Grass suits my game, but Carlos and Jannik are unbelievable on any surface. I’ve beaten Carlos here before, so I know it’s possible, but it’s about bringing my best,” per *The Tennis Gazette*. As Wimbledon 2025 begins on June 30, Draper’s prospects are under scrutiny.
Draper’s lone victory over Alcaraz came at Queen’s 2024 (7-6(3), 6-3), showcasing his powerful lefty serve and forehand, which thrive on grass’s low bounce and fast pace, per *Tennis.com*. Against Sinner, he’s 0-3, with their last meeting a 6-4, 6-3 loss at the 2024 Madrid Open. John McEnroe, on Reuters, called Draper “extremely formidable” on grass, predicting a deep run, possibly to the semifinals, citing his Indian Wells 2025 title and US Open semifinal, per *Sportstar*. However, Alcaraz, the two-time defending Wimbledon champion, and Sinner, the 2024 US Open winner, remain favorites, with Alcaraz holding a 5-0 record in Grand Slam finals.
Draper’s 2025 season (38-10) includes a French Open win over Gaël Monfils (6-3, 4-6, 6-3, 7-5), but his Wimbledon draw is daunting, with a potential second-round clash against Hubert Hurkacz and a fourth-round match against Sinner, per *Sportytrader.com*. Grass enhances Draper’s aggressive style, as seen in his 2021 Wimbledon debut, but his 2-3 SW19 record tempers expectations. He acknowledged the challenge, saying, “Carlos and Jannik have that extra gear in Slams. Grass gives me a shot, but I need to be at my peak,” per *The Independent*. Fans on X, like @TennisFanUK, are optimistic, noting, “Draper’s serve on grass could trouble anyone!”
