Juan Martin del Potro, a former Grand Slam champion, believes Jack Draper has the potential to compete with top players like Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz, but notes that Draper needs to build confidence in his body to achieve consistency. Del Potro, who struggled with injuries throughout his career, including wrist and knee problems, emphasizes the importance of physical and mental resilience in tennis.
Draper, who has been dealing with anxiety issues and injuries, including a recent bone stress injury in his left arm, is set to play at the Mutua Madrid Open. Del Potro, who lost to Andy Murray in the 2016 Olympic final, thinks Draper has the talent to succeed but must learn to manage his body to perform at the highest level. The Argentine legend, nicknamed 'The Tower of Tandil', reflects on his own experiences with injuries and the need for a strong support team to overcome setbacks. Meanwhile, British No 1 Cam Norrie has had a strong start to the year, and Emma Raducanu is scheduled to return from illness at the Madrid Open, while Katie Boulter will also compete in the main draw.