At long last, Jack Draper will return to tennis at the United Cup for the first time since withdrawing from the US Open.
An arm injury derailed Draper’s season after he had asserted himself in the top five of the ATP Tour rankings.
Draper reached a career-high of world number four following a landmark victory at Indian Wells and a final appearance at the Madrid Open.
The British star returns to tennis at the United Cup and he fancies their chances of success in the tournament.
Jack Draper reveals his high hopes for Great Britain at the United Cup
In a TikTok video for the United Cup, Draper spoke on a number of issues surrounding the mixed doubles tournament.
Draper dubbed Emma Raducanu his ‘favourite British tennis player’, before explaining his hopes for Great Britain’s chances at the tournament.
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Draper said: “I think Tim Henman being captain. He’s going to bring a lot of good energy, he’s going to be very vocal, I can imagine. I’m just looking forward to being around Tim.”
Henman will be Great Britain’s coach, while the likes of Lleyton Hewitt, Stan Wawrinka, and Tallon Griekspoor will also guide their nations.
Draper and Raducanu will be playing at the United Cup for the first time since the tournament’s introduction in 2023.
Great Britain’s record at the United Cup
Great Britain have yet to set the world alight at the United Cup, although they have reached the quarter-finals twice.
The first year saw a team led by Cameron Norrie and Harriet Dart crash out in the last eight to eventual winners the United States.
In 2024, Great Britain finished bottom of a tough group which featured home nation Australia and the United States.
The last event saw Great Britain crash out in the quarter-final stages to a Poland team led by Hubert Hurkacz and Iga Swiatek.
