Jack Draper left the court at Queen’s Club carrying not just the weight of a loss but the sting of frustration that comes with a match so finely balanced. Facing Jiri Lehecka in front of a home crowd, Draper gave a spirited performance, showing flashes of brilliance and grit that had many believing he was on track for a breakthrough moment on grass.
But as the match progressed, and critical points edged the way of his Czech opponent, Draper’s composure began to fray. He battled hard, chasing every ball, engaging in grueling rallies, and pushing Lehecka deep into each service game. Still, the pressure of the occasion and the margins of elite tennis began to take their toll. The final result was 6-4, 4-6, 7-5.
After the match, Draper didn’t shy away from his disappointment. “I was trying to use everything I could. I tried to compete every ball. But in the end, anger just spilled over a little bit too much,” he admitted, a raw insight into the emotional intensity that often stays hidden behind a player’s measured exterior.
The match at Queen’s was more than just another contest—it was a snapshot of a player still navigating the emotional rigors of professional tennis. Draper’s honesty shone through in defeat, offering fans a glimpse of how deeply these moments resonate with those who leave it all out on the court.
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Draper in London, ranking, and results in 2025
32 – 9win/loss
6
High
4
23 year old
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Ranked world no.6, Draper owns a 28-8 record in 2025. The Brit is now competing in London where he ousted the world no.149 Jenson Brooksby 6-3 6-1, the world no.21 Alexei Popyrin 3-6 6-2 7-6(5), the world no.32 Brandon Nakashima 6-4 5-7 6-4 and the world no.30 Jiri Lehecka 6-4 4-6 7-5.
He is also scheduled to play in Wimbledon (Wimbledon). The main draw will start on the 30th of June.
Lehecka in London, ranking, and results in 2025
25 – 14win/loss
30
High
22
23 year old
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Ranked world no.30, Lehecka achieved a composed 24-12 win-loss record in 2025. Jiri is playing in London where he overcame the world no.12 Alex De Minaur 6-4 6-2, the world no.44 Gabriel Diallo 6-4 6-2, the world no.60 Jacob Fearnley 7-5 6-2 and the world no.6 Jack Draper 6-4 4-6 7-5.
The Czech clinched 1 title in 2025 in Brisbane.
Jack Draper and Jiri Lehecka clashed against each other 4 times. Their current head to head is 2-2.
