Britain’s tennis hopeful, Jack Draper, is gearing up for a return to Queen’s Club in preparation for this summer’s Wimbledon campaign. The 22-year-old, who missed last year’s Cinch Championships due to a shoulder injury, is eager to make his mark on the British grass-court season after reaching a career-high ranking of 37th in the world.
Joining Draper at Queen’s will be compatriots Cameron Norrie and Dan Evans, with Andy Murray expressing his intent to participate if fully recovered. The Cinch Championships, scheduled from June 15th to 23rd at the prestigious west London club, promises to be a thrilling prelude to Wimbledon.
Viewers can catch all the action live on BBC Two, BBC Red Button, and iPlayer. Murray, a five-time singles champion at Queen’s, is currently recovering from ruptured ankle ligaments sustained at the Miami Open, with his return date still uncertain. The 36-year-old has hinted at a potential retirement, stating he doesn’t plan to continue playing extensively beyond this summer.
In addition to the British contingent, the entry list features top talents like reigning Wimbledon champion Carlos Alcaraz, Holger Rune, Alex de Minaur, Taylor Fritz, Ben Shelton, and Frances Tiafoe. Grand Slam champions Joe Salisbury and Neal Skupski will spearhead the British challenge in the men’s doubles, while wheelchair tennis stars Alfie Hewett and Gordon Reid will showcase their skills in an exhibition match.
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