Draper’s defeat deepened the British tennis crisis in Wimbledon

Wimbledon And British tennis have a very complicated historical relationship. Although players are always local at All England, for many years that they have a hard time being imposed in the third Grand Slam tournament of the season. With the recent defeat of Jack Draper (4th world ranking)this was deepened.

Marin Cilic (83 °), former number 3 and 2014 US Open Champion, among other things, was the one who managed to overcome the maximum local hope. The Croatian won 6-4, 6-3, 1-6 and 6-4, to fasten his name in the third round in the cathedral.

In this way, British tennis and fans of that country quickly remained without the presence of their best world exponent in the main team. So far, Andy Murray – in Knights – was the only one in the United Kingdom who could consecrate in singles throughout history. The Scotsman achieved it in 2013 and 2016, respectively.

The best result not counting Murray, was what was done by Tim Henmanwhich was four times semifinalist between 1998 and 2002. The only survivor in 2025? Cameron Norrie (61 °)who will be measured in Third Round to Mattia Bellucci, and which will have 100% support of All England.

In the Ladies painting, the maximum contender is currently Emma Raducanu (40 °), US Open 2021 champion: will be measured in the third round against Aryna Sabalenka, world number 1. In addition, Sony Kartal (51 °) also says present and the Diane Parry wait (118 °).

In women there are two history of local champions: Ann Jonesin 1969who defeated Margaret Court in the semifinals (24 Grand Slass tournaments won in singles) and in the final to another legend like Billie Jean King. On the other hand, in 1977he repeated Virgina Wadeby gaining the definition of Betty Stove, after defeating a historic one like Chris Evert.

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