Over the past year, Draper has developed into a leading player with genuine ambitions of landing the biggest prizes in the sport. The way the Englishman, 23, overcame Monfils was another example of his growing maturity. After two chastening previous experiences on the Paris clay, Draper has returned with a point to prove. Patience was...
He’s played at Old Trafford and the Emirates, scored at Wembley and featured in one of football’s biggest tournaments. Yet it’s a small town in Northern Ireland, playing in front of 2,000 people most weeks, where Gael Bigirimana feels most at home. From Newcastle United to Dungannon Swifts, it’s been some journey for the Burundi...