Jack Draper Wins at Queen's Club, Advances to Last 16

Jack Draper, the British number one and World No. 6, began his 2025 Queen’s Club campaign with a dominant straight-sets victory over American Jenson Brooksby, winning 6-3, 6-1 on the newly named Andy Murray Arena. Draper, seeded second at the ATP 500 event and one of the favorites to win alongside Carlos Alcaraz, showed strong form as he prepares for Wimbledon, where he is the highest-ranked British player since Murray in 2016. Fans and commentators were more captivated by Brooksby’s unconventional serving style, which drew surprise and criticism for its amateur-like motion. Draper paid tribute to Andy Murray, expressing inspiration from the five-time Queen’s champion and reflecting on the significance of playing on a court named after his mentor. Draper will next face Australian Alexei Popyrin in the second round, looking to build momentum ahead of Wimbledon. His confidence and preparation on grass signal a promising run in this home tournament.