Sad Moment: Jack Draper snubbed by his mum live on BBC Radio hours after Indian Wells glory

By celebrityinfo.online On Mar 17, 2025

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Jack Draper faced an unexpected rejection from his mother, Nicky, who declined his call during a live BBC Radio Surrey interview, mere hours after he clinched his first Masters 1000 title at Indian Wells. The 23-year-old British tennis star had just defeated Holger Rune 6-2, 6-2, propelling him into the ATP top 10. Yet, even this milestone couldn’t secure his mother’s immediate attention as she opted to prioritize her radio appearance over his call from the U.S.

BBC News reported that Nicky was mid-interview when Jack tried to reach her. Laughing off the moment, she admitted, “He always calls me and we have a chat. In fact, I’ve just declined his call now! I was a bit distracted and saw he was calling me, so I declined him.” She speculated that Jack was likely heading to bed after celebrating, adding, “I hope he and his team have let their hair down a bit.”

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Despite the snub, Nicky’s pride in her son’s achievement was unmistakable. Speaking to BBC Radio Surrey, she lauded his dedication, saying, “He’s worked so hard for this. He’s always been a really good player, but that alone doesn’t take you far. You’ve got to put in the work day in, day out—speed, fitness, agility, the mental side—all the attributes you need to succeed in tennis.” She also noted his grueling schedule, with the Miami tournament up next.

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Jack’s path to the Indian Wells title was no cakewalk. In the semi-finals, he outlasted Carlos Alcaraz in a thrilling 6-1, 0-6, 6-4 battle, showcasing his resilience. His victory over Rune in the final was comparatively straightforward, though Nicky reflected on past matches that kept her on edge for hours: “It wasn’t a rollercoaster like some four-hour matches where I’m wondering what’s going to happen.”

Now ranked a career-high seventh in the world, Draper’s straight-sets triumph signals his ascent in the tennis elite. While he’s still far from Andy Murray’s 41 weeks at No. 1, the Sutton-born talent is steadily gaining momentum and support on his promising journey.

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