What do Jack Draper's tattoos mean?
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Jack Draper is the British No1 and has high hopes at Wimbledon
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He's won his first Masters event, reached the final of another and secured his status as one of tennis' biggest stars.
Oh, and he's become the
What do Jack Draper's tattoos mean?
Draper's most obvious tattoo is the large lightning bolt on his upper left arm.
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Asked if it had a special meaning or significance, Draper said previously: "No, I got it a couple of years ago.
"Wanted one since I was younger.
"There's no real meaning to it.
"I just like it. Bit of a nutter."
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His left arm features a lightning bolt
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Draper has 'somebody said' on his right arm
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He also has the short two-word quote "somebody said' on his arm.
That is a reference from his family's favourite poem, by Edgar Albert Guest.
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How many tattoos does Jack Draper have?
As far as we know, Draper has two tattoos.
He has the lightning bolt and the quote.
Although there may be others we do not know about.
What tennis Grand Slams has Jack Draper won?
Draper is yet to win a Grand Slam.
His best performance was reaching the semi-finals at the US Open in 2024.
Heading into Wimbledon 2025, the Sutton star has not been beyond round two before.
His three titles have come at Stuttgart, Vienna and the
Does Jack Draper have a girlfriend?
The tennis star and model is notoriously
He is good friends with fellow British tennis star
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Draper won the Indian Wells title in 2024
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He is good friends with Emma Raducanu
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