This was illustrated during Draper’s semi-final against Lorenzo Musetti in Madrid. The Briton seemed to be fading in the second set and battled to hang on to his serve – then found another gear in a tie-break to increase his intensity and secure victory. Clay is seen as the most physically demanding surface because its...
British number one Jack Draper missed out on a first ATP Tour clay-court title as Casper Ruud edged an absorbing Madrid Open final. Draper, 23, was beaten 7-5 3-6 6-4 in the Spanish capital. Despite losing the final, he will reflect on an impressive fortnight at the ATP Masters event. Draper had previously never gone...
Jack Draper booked his spot in the Madrid Open final with a hard-fought 6-3 7-6 (7-4) victory against Lorenzo Musetti. The British number one will contest his third ATP final of the year against Norway’s Casper Ruud on Sunday. Draper, 23, was broken in the opening set but claimed a double break of his own...
Full-back Jack Stacey says Norwich City players want Jack Wilshere to be appointed as full-time boss at Carrow Road. The 29-year-old played alongside Wilshere for former club Bournemouth in 2020-21 and was handed a more attacking role on the flank at Middlesbrough on Saturday in Wilshere’s first game in interim charge, having replaced Johannes Hoff...
British number one Jack Draper cruised past Italy’s Matteo Arnaldi 6-0 6-4 to reach the semi-finals of the Madrid Open and will move into the top five in the world for the first time in his career. Englishman Draper won the first set in just 25 minutes. World number 44 Arnaldi won his first two...
An authoritative Jack Draper booked his place in the quarter-finals of the Madrid Open with a convincing 6-2 6-2 win against Tommy Paul. The British number one broke the American in the third and seventh games and served out to love to take the first set in 32 minutes. Paul’s serve was being put under...
Thomas Mackintosh BBC News, London Actor Jack Lowden has said he likes the idea of “breaking down barriers” by being a ginger Mr Darcy in a new adaptation of Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice. The 34-year-old joked on the BBC’s Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg that “it is one of the great last barriers to break...
Exeter Chiefs club captain Jack Yeandle has signed a new contract to stay with the Premiership side. The 35-year-old hooker, who is the club’s longest-serving player, has scored 34 tries in more than 300 appearances. The Devon-born forward joined Exeter from Doncaster in June 2012 and has been part of the sides that have won...
Long-serving Exeter hooker Jack Yeandle is close to signing a new deal at the Premiership side. The 35-year-old is out of contract in the summer but Exeter director of rugby Rob Baxter says he is nearing an agreement to extend Yeandle’s stay into a 14th season. The Exeter-born forward has played more than 300 games...
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola says Phil Foden and Jack Grealish do not “feel good” after incidents involving fans at the Manchester derby, but believes it is a societal problem rather than blaming Manchester United. Earlier this week, a 20-year-old man was charged with assault after Grealish was allegedly slapped as he walked into the...
“Firstly, I think Jack Buckland is a top goalkeeper. Secondly, I’ve got a very, very good relationship with Jack. “I’ve known Jack a long time. He was a young kid coming through at Birmingham when I went down to play for Birmingham in the Premier League. “Thirdly, I’ve got to know it’s hurting Jack and...
A 20-year-old man has been charged with assault after Manchester City midfielder Jack Grealish was allegedly slapped following Sunday’s 0-0 draw with rivals Manchester United. The Daily Mail reported that Grealish, 29, was confronted as he made his way off the pitch at Old Trafford following the goalless derby. Greater Manchester Police announced in a...
Ezri Konsa (Aston Villa): He has grown from strength to strength and become one of the best centre-backs in English football. This is really hard to say because I am a Birmingham fan and he is a Villa player, but he has been exceptional. Murillo (Nottingham Forest): He was a monster for Nottingham Forest, an...
An emotional Jack Grealish dedicated his first Premier League goal in almost 16 months to his younger brother Keelan in the 25th anniversary of his death. On his first league start since December, the Manchester City midfielder scored a second-minute opener in the 2-0 win against Leicester at Etihad Stadium. As he celebrated, it seemed...
Jack Grealish says he “was happy to start and score” after a 2-0 win against Leicester City, dedicating his goal to his late brother on the 25th anniversary of his death. Match Report: Grealish scores for first time in 16 months to move Man City to fourth Available to UK users only. Read full article...