Jack Draper: Andy Murray tips new British number one for 'top of world rankings' after Stuttgart win

Jack Draper has been tipped for the top of the world rankings by Andy Murray after the 21-year-old became Britain's new number one with a thrilling win over Jan-Lennard Struff in the Stuttgart Open final. Draper, who became the youngest British man to reach a tour-level final since Andy Murray in 2009, fought back from a set down to win 4-6 6-3 6-2, earning his first ATP title in his first grass-court final. Murray, who won the same tournament in 2015, was full of praise for Draper, saying he "has the potential to be a top player in the world." Murray also highlighted Draper's maturity and "competitive edge." He said Draper "has a lot of talent and I think he can definitely get to the top of the world rankings." Draper's victory came after a week of impressive performances. He beat top-seeded Stefanos Tsitsipas in the quarterfinals and then came from behind to beat Alexander Zverev in the semifinals. In the final, Draper was broken early in the first set but fought back to win the second and third sets comfortably. He is the first British man to win a singles title since Murray won the Antwerp Open in 2019. Draper's rise has come at a time when British tennis is enjoying a resurgence. Other young British players, including Emma Raducanu and Katie Boulter, have also been making waves on the world stage. Draper's win in Stuttgart is a sign that the future of British tennis is bright. He will now look to carry this momentum into Wimbledon, where he is seeded 21st.

Summary

"Jack Draper's win at the Stuttgart Open, along with the success of other young British players, highlights the bright future of British tennis. Andy Murray believes Draper has the potential to be a top player in the world and reach the top of the rankings."