Legendary coach identifies the player with the qualities to challenge Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner in the future

Draper’s most notable career milestone so far is winning his first Masters 1000 title at Indian Wells last spring. However, bad luck with injuries has persisted, causing him to shorten his season, especially after suffering a wrist problem during the summer.

The year 2026 is regarded as a key moment to verify whether Jack Draper truly has the potential to compete fairly with Alcaraz and Sinner in major tournaments or if he will accept playing a secondary role on the top-level tennis stage.

In a detailed interview with Tennis365, legendary coach Rick Macci—who once trained the Williams sisters during their early careers—expressed optimism about Draper’s future: "I firmly believe that sooner or later he will claim a Grand Slam title. If I had to name a player ready for a decisive breakthrough, Draper is the first that comes to mind. He has all the attributes necessary to succeed in modern tennis, especially his backhand, which has notably improved over recent months."

"Despite injuries slowing his progress, Draper has still managed to deliver shining moments of great talent. I have high hopes for his performances in the coming season."

Just a few days ago, Jack Draper confirmed his plan to return to the court at the UTS event in London in early December. This will serve as an important preparation, helping him regain his competitive feel and boost confidence for the challenging path ahead.