With unresolved drug tests, dangerous weight cuts, and promoters calling the shots, the rematch exposes a sport that too often risks its fighters for profit, writes JOHN WIGHT
‘Passionate’ Draper ready to lead Britain in Davis Cup, says Evans
Jack Draper returns a shot to Jannik Sinner during the men's singles semifinal of the US Open tennis championships, September 6, 2024, in New York
England’s warm-up sees big runs for the top order but senior pair miss out
DAN EVANS wasted no time impressing on Jack Draper the responsibility he now carries as the new figurehead of British tennis.
The US Open semi-finalist was the star attraction in Manchester on Wednesday even though he was rested for Britain’s opening 2-1 Davis Cup victory against Finland.
Draper is set to play his first match in the competition since becoming British number one against Argentina on Friday, where success is likely to be crucial to their hopes of reaching the quarter-finals in Malaga in November.
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