NEW YORK : Jack Draper's coach James Trotman was savouring the young Briton's "surreal" run to the U.S. Open semi-finals on Wednesday, as the 22-year-old offered further hope to British tennis fans that he could be the heir to Andy Murray.
Tennis - U.S. Open - Flushing Meadows, New York, United States - September 4, 2024 Britain's Jack Draper in action during his quarter final match against Australia's Alex De Minaur REUTERS/Mike SegarNEW YORK : Jack Draper's coach James Trotman was savouring the young Briton's"surreal" run to the U.S. Open semi-finals on Wednesday, as the 22-year-old offered further hope to British tennis fans that he could be the heir to Andy Murray.
"Pretty surreal, to be honest with you. It still hasn't quite sunk in," said Trotman."To compose himself again and get his head back into the process of what he needed to do to win that match was an incredible effort." This time around he has become the leading contender to pick up the torch from Murray, a month after the former world number one played his last match at the Olympics.
"He's maturing all the time. He's secure with his game, he understands that he can't go out and burn all of his energy and all of his emotions early on," said Trotman.
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