Jack Draper watching Andy Murray videos ahead of Wimbledon after copying legend

Jack Draper will begin his bid to emulate Andy Murray at Wimbledon on Tuesday after watching videos of the double champion in action. The current British No.1 will face Argentine Sebastian Baez in the traditional tea-time slot as the Scot - though on Court No.1.

The world No.4 has added Murray's former trainer Matt Little and physio Shane Annun to his team.

And Draper, 23, said: "Andy's obviously a huge inspiration for me. I remember watching him play when I was very young and just the legacy he leaves behind, it's massive. I have been looking back over old videos of him playing. I am always very inspired by him.

"Just seeing the ups and downs of his matches, and how he's able to claw them back, and just his competitive spirit and his unbelievable craft on the court. So I think whenever I watch him play, I'm reminded of those times I used to watch him and and want to be a player myself. So watching him always kind of inspires me the next day to want to improve even more."

Draper has been handed a tough draw with in-form Alexander Bublik his potential third-round foe and then seven-time champion Novak Djokovic in the quarters.

Davis Cup captain Leon Smith said: "I just talked to his coach (James Trotman). They don't look anything beyond the first round match. He said: 'You have to take care of business'."The key thing for Jack is that he is in a good place. He is No.4 in the world. He is No. 4 for a reason.

"He has been very consistent. He has been fit, he has been healthy and has improved his game.

"He has got a great team around him. He has got a wonderful coach. But he also has the old Team Murray in his corner now with Matt Little and Shane Annun working on his body. He is in a good place."

And the 2022 finalist Nick Kygrios told talkSPORT: "I think Draper's definitely a contender for Wimbledon and pretty much any tournament he plays. He's a great athlete, big left-hander, super professional. I think that British tennis right now is an incredible form.

"I think that British tennis right now is an incredible form. You've got a lot of good players and you've got a genuine contender in Draper and I'm excited for him. You've genuinley got a threat that can win Grand Slams now, and he's got a great team around him as well. So I'm excited for you guys."

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