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JACK DRAPER has claimed he doesn’t have the package to live up to his nickname.
The 23-year-old – who moonlights as a model when he’s not on the court – has been dubbed ‘Big D’ by several tennis fans.
Reuters Jack Draper is called ‘Big D’ by some tennis fans following a viral 2023 interview[/caption]
UTS The British No.1 hilarious claimed he can’t live up to the moniker[/caption]
But the British No.1 admits he can’t quite live up to his fan-given moniker.
In a resurfaced interview from 2023, in which the ‘Big D’ nickname was first proposed to him, he said: “Big D!
“It’s a shame coz I don’t have one. Sorry!”
Draper has received several compliments over his name – which wouldn’t go amiss in a James Bond movie – down the years.
He said: “People do say often like, ‘Oh I like your name Jack Draper .’
“A lot of foreign people as well say to me, ‘I love your name, your name’s amazing.’”
Draper secured his maiden ATP Masters 1000 title early this morning with a dominant victory over Holger Rune at Indian Wells.
Speaking after his 68-minute destruction of the Dane, he said: “It feels incredible to win here.
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REUTERS Jack Drapers claimed his maiden ATP Masters 1000 title at Indian Wells[/caption]
“I have been watching this tournament since I was a young guy, watching all the champions play on this big court.
It means the world to me, honestly, to be able to be a champion here.
“It’s definitely a big moment for me, getting inside the top 10 and to win my first Masters title just adds to my inner belief and confidence.
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“I came in today knowing this is a final.
“In truth, I felt kind of a bit nervous before I played but then when I got out on the court, I felt amazing.
“I felt like I was in control. I knew what I needed to do.”
