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Telegraph
an hour ago
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- Telegraph
Jack Draper vs Joao Fonseca: Score and latest updates from French Open
Good afternoon and welcome to our live coverage of Jack Draper v Joao Fonseca in the third round of the French Open. After seeing off Gael Monfils in Thursday night's thriller, Draper can expect an entirely different challenge against Brazilian teen sensation Fonseca at Roland Garros. The 18-year-old had never played a main-draw Grand Slam match until this year, but having risen to number 65 in the rankings, he is a precocious talent who is starting to turn heads in the tennis world. Draper - who has beaten Italy's Mattia Bellucci and French veteran Monfils to reach the third round in Paris - defeated Fonseca in their only previous meeting at Indian Wells in March as he went on to secure the biggest title of his career so far. 'It's incredible what he brings to the sport,' Draper said of Fonseca. '[At the Miami Open] I thought the crowd were there to watch me and when I rocked up to the court it was all 'Joao Fonseca', and I thought maybe they're not for me. 'I'll know what to expect and not have any surprises, but it will be a tough challenge for sure, especially in a Grand Slam on the clay. I think I'm going to be playing him a lot. I think we'll be seeing him at the back end of draws and right at the top of the game. 'Everyone can see his potential and the way he plays, some of the stuff he comes out with is very powerful, very dynamic, very explosive. I think that's why it draws a lot of people to watch him. The huge fan base he brings from Brazil is great for the sport.' With Jacob Fearnley and Cameron Norrie due to meet in an all-British tussle later, today marks the first time three British men have played in the third round at Roland Garros since 1968.
Wales Online
2 hours ago
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- Wales Online
Jack Draper's astounding net worth, Emma Raducanu admission and US model links
Jack Draper's astounding net worth, Emma Raducanu admission and US model links Jack Draper's match is being shown on TNT Sports. Jack Draper is back in action after two wins. (Image: (Photo by Alain JOCARD / AFP) ) Tennis star Jack Draper plays Joao Fonesca in the third round of the French Open this afternoon. Wimbledon is just around the corner and tennis' elite players are going head-to-head for a big cash prize at Roland Garros. The winners of the women's and men's singles will take home a stunning £2.13 million, with Carlos Alcaraz and Iga Swiatek coming in as defending champions. British number one Draper defeated Gael Monfils in a four-set clash on Thursday night and will play Fonesca at lunchtime on Saturday. Fonesca is just 18 years old and it's the first time he's ever reached round three of a Grand Slam event, having won his first two games in straight sets. The pair have already met on the courts, with Draper beating the Brazilian at Indian Wells back in March, where he went on to secure his first ATP Masters title. Draper v Fonesca will be the third match on Court Suzanne-Lenglen on Saturday, with world number one Jannik Sinner coming up against Jiri Lehecka before them, and Mirra Andreeva vs Yulia Putintseva kicking off proceedings at 10am. Depending on the length of those court battles, Draper might not play until 3pm. Here's everything you need to know about Draper ahead of his third-round match. Astounding According to BBN Times, Draper's net worth is £6million. Despite being only 23 years old, his rise to tennis stardom has been rapid, with his success on the court fuelling his bank balance. His prize money earnings are just over £5million, and in the Indian Wells Open alone, he took home just shy of £1million. He is sponsored by Nike and Dunlop, who supply his clothing and equipment. He is also an ambassador for Vodafone, who further enhance his financial standing. Love life and Emma Raducanu relationship Draper has spoken openly about dating in the tennis world. He has spoken about his preference for genuine connections instead of swiping on dating apps, and detailed exactly what he looks for in a partner. "I've been fortunate to forge a few genuinely strong connections with people. For me, what matters most is someone with ambition, their own purpose in life, who is kind, non-judgmental, and upholds strong values," he said. Rumours have circulated about Draper and fellow British tennis star Emma Raducanu, but both athletes have denied such talk, insisting their relationship exists purely on a friendship level. "She has always been there for me," Draper said to The Times about Raducanu. "I've always been there for her. She's extremely bubbly, very kind, very thoughtful, always giggling, really smart. A really, really, really good girl." American model KT Lordahl was reportedly present at multiple games of Draper's during the US Open last year, but Draper has not confirmed any of those rumours and maintains a closed-off personal life. CEO father Draper's father is Roger Draper - former chief executive of Sport England from 2003 to 2006. As well as holding that role, Roger was chief executive at the Lawn Tennis Association between 2006 and 2013, as well as spending two years as chief executive of rugby league club Warrington Wolves between 2015 and 2017. During his time with the LTA, Roger helped increase British Tennis memberships by a huge 500%, as well as launching mini-tennis programmes to inspire the next generation of players. Tennis star room-mate Draper has moved in with fellow tennis star Paul Jubb. Article continues below They live in southwest London together, with Draper having moved out of the family home in Surrey. Speaking about being more independent, Draper said: "I'm enjoying being able to wash my own clothes. There's been the odd shrinking disaster, but we're back on track." Room-mate Jubb is from York and is 25 years old. He turned professional in 2020 and so far earned £417,000 in prize money in doubles and singles tournaments. Jubb cut his teeth at South Carolina University from the age of 17, spending three years Stateside before making the jump to professionalism.
The Independent
4 hours ago
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- The Independent
Jack Draper vs Joao Fonseca LIVE: French Open scores and updates before Fearnley vs Norrie
Jack Draper is prepared for another lively atmosphere as the British No 1 takes on rising star Joao Fonseca for a place in the French Open fourth round. Having defeated home favourite Gael Monfils in a late-night thriller on Thursday night, Draper will be up against the crowd once again when he meets the hugely popular 18-year-old Fonseca, who will be backed by his passionate Brazilian supporters. Draper, the fifth seed, defeated Fonseca in their previous clash earlier this season and is looking to reach the last-16 at Roland Garros for the first time. Later, Jacob Fearnley will play Cameron Norrie in an all-British clash. Fearnley is making his first appearance at Roland Garros while Norrie is enjoying an improved run of form after slipping down the rankings. The winner could play Novak Djokovic, who faces qualifier Filip Misolic in the night session. On the women's side, second seed Coco Gauff looks to continue her run against Marie Bouzkova, while third seed Jessica Pegula takes on former Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova on Court Philippe-Chatrier. Madison Keys takes on Sofia Kenin in an all-American battle. French Open - Order of Play Court Simonne-Mathieu (Start at 10:00) Daria Kasatkina (AUS) [17] vs Paula Badosa (ESP) [10] Elsa Jacquemot (FRA) vs Lois Boisson (FRA) Alexander Bublik (KAZ) vs Henrique Rocha (POR) Cameron Norrie (GBR) vs Jacob Fearnley (GBR) Court 14 (Start at 10:00) Tallon Griekspoor (NED) vs Ethan Quinn (USA) Veronika Kudermetova vs Ekaterina Alexandrova [20] Court 7 (Start at 10:00) Hailey Baptiste (USA) vs Jessica Bouzas Maneiro (ESP) Jamie Braidwood31 May 2025 10:02 French Open - Order of Play Court Philippe-Chatrier (Start at 11:00) Jessica Pegula (USA) [3] vs Marketa Vondrousova (CZE) Alexander Zverev (GER) [3] vs Flavio Cobolli (ITA) Marie Bouzkova (CZE) vs Coco Gauff (USA) [2] Night session, not before 19:15 Novak Djokovic (SRB) [6] vs Filip Misolic (AUT) Court Suzanne-Lenglen (Start at 10:00) Mirra Andreeva [6] vs Yulia Putintseva (KAZ) [32] Jannik Sinner (ITA) [1] vs Jiri Lehecka (CZE) Joao Fonseca (BRA) vs Jack Draper (GBR) [5] Madison Keys (USA) [7] vs Sofia Kenin (USA) [31] Jamie Braidwood31 May 2025 10:01 Hello and welcome Jack Draper plays rising star Joao Fonseca for a place in the French Open fourth round. Later, Jacob Fearnley faces Cameron Norrie in an all-British clash. It's a busy Saturday at Roland Garros, with Paris bursting with excitement ahead of tonight's Champions League final between Paris Saint-Germain and Inter. Jamie Braidwood31 May 2025 10:00
Daily Mail
6 hours ago
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- Daily Mail
Jack Draper is 9/4 to win in straight sets against Brazilian teenage sensation Joao Fonseca - as the Brit aims to reach the last-16 of the French Open
Jack Draper secured his place in the third round of the French Open on Thursday - as the Brit defeated hometown hero Gael Monfils in four sets in the second round. Draper's third round match-up is scheduled to take place on Saturday afternoon - as the fifth seed clashes with Brazil's Joao Fonseca. Fonseca, 18, upset 30th seed Hubert Hurkacz in straight sets in the first round, before getting the better of Pierre-Hugues Herbert inside three sets last time out. Despite his strong form - Fonseca enters today's match as a 13/8 outsider according to Sky Bet. Conversely, Draper is an odds-on favourite at 4/9 to be victorious and reach the fourth round at Roland Garros for the first time in his career. In addition to the head-to-head odds - let's take a look at the Set Betting market for this contest. Draper is 9/4 to win in straight sets, 3/1 to win in four sets, and a wider 4/1 to get the job done in five sets. Meanwhile, Fonseca is 6/1 to win 3-0, 11/2 to win 3-1, and 6/1 to be victorious 3-2. Sky Bet odds for Joao Fonseca vs Jack Draper: Jack Draper 4/9 Joao Fonseca 13/8 Sky Bet odds in Set Betting market for Joao Fonseca vs Jack Draper: Jack Draper to win 3-0 - 9/4 Jack Draper to win 3-1 - 3/1 Jack Draper to win 3-2 - 4/1 Joao Fonseca to win 3-0 - 6/1 Joao Fonseca to win 3-1 - 11/2 Joao Fonseca to win 3-2 - 6/1
Daily Mail
15 hours ago
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- Daily Mail
Jack Draper leads rare British charge at Roland Garros... but beware the brilliant boy from Brazil!
John McEnroe may not be the most measured of analysts but his words carry the weight of a seven-time Grand Slam champion. So when the 66-year-old TNT Sports pundit says of Jack Draper: 'I'd be surprised if he doesn't win multiple majors,' and adds of Joao Fonseca: 'I can't believe how good this guy is already,' that gives you a sense of the level of expectation around the pair's third-round meeting in the French Open on Saturday. If the excitement around that match-up is global, there is more parochial interest in seeing Jacob Fearnley face Cam Norrie — the first time in the Open Era two British players of either sex have met here past the opening round. It all adds up to a Super Saturday for British tennis, at a stage of this tournament in Paris when we are more used to licking our wounds and despairing over our national lack of clay-court nous. Or, in a best-case scenario, watching Andy Murray plough a lone furrow. To Draper first, and a match-up we assume will be repeated many times in the careers of these two young men. Unusually, the hype around Fonseca is based not upon the 18-year-old's results — he is yet to crack the top 50 and this is the first time he has won more than one match at a Grand Slam — but the old-fashioned eye test. And ear test. He just looks so good. He sounds so good — the crushing report of both his enormous forehand and the calm maturity with which he conducts himself in interviews. An indication of how gaga the sport is going about him came in Rafael Nadal's farewell press conference. Out of 20 questions, 19 were about Rafael Nadal. The 20th was, simply: 'What do you think of Joao Fonseca?' The Spaniard, a little surprised, replied: 'He has a great future in front of him. I wish him all the very best. I met him a couple of times. Seems like he has a very good interaction with his family and people next to him.' This will be Draper's second meeting with the new kid on the block, after he took care of him in Indian Wells en route to the title. 'I'm going to be playing him a lot,' said Draper of their prospective rivalry. 'We'll be seeing him a lot in the back end of draws. 'Everyone can see his potential. Very powerful, very dynamic, very explosive. And that's what has drawn a lot of people to watch him. 'The huge fan base he brings from Brazil, that's great for the sport as well. I'll be playing him for many years to come and I look forward to that challenge.' When Fonseca is on an unticketed court, the lines to get in are longer than I have ever seen in this sport. But that will not be the case for the Draper match, which will be played in the Suzanne Lenglen stadium, meaning the stands should be less packed with hollering Brazilians than the outside courts where the teenager won his first two rounds. Draper has already had a taste of the passion of Fonseca's fans. In Miami, he was playing Jakub Mensik with Fonseca next on court when it was announced that, due to a gap in the schedule, the wonderkid's match would be moved to the main stadium. Draper's match had to be paused while fans who had been waiting all day to watch Fonseca streamed out, making their wrath heard as they went. 'The Miami Open got that one wrong,' said Draper. 'I thought the crowd were all there to watch me but when I rocked up and they chanted "Joao Fonseca", I realised maybe they're not. It's incredible what he brings to the sport. And he deserves it as well, because he is going to be right at the top of the game.' Tennis has few genuine chants — 'Let's go (insert name) let's go' doesn't count — but the boom of 'Jo-a-o Fon-SEEE-ca' will echo around Roland Garros's second court on Saturday. Last up on the Simonne Mathieu stadium, set amidst a botanic garden, is Norrie vs Fearnley — a Texan tussle as well as a Scottish scrap. Both men are ex-Horned Frogs, having played college tennis for Texas Christian University (TCU). 'I just missed him,' said Norrie, 29, of Fearnley, who only graduated last May. 'It's amazing to see his development. A really complete game already and he's blazed through the Challengers, close to top 50. It's nice to have another Brit come to TCU and follow in my footsteps, but he did everything much quicker and he has looked really impressive.' Despite their college careers never coinciding these two know each other well. In his early years on tour Norrie used TCU as a training base and hit with Fearnley, 23, and his then team-mate, now coach Juan Martin. A deep relationship is developing between the Texas college and British tennis. Jack Pinnington Jones, 22, is a recent graduate trying to make his way on tour, and Lui Maxted, 21, from Worthing, is there at the moment.
