Jacques Dripper is ready to carry British hopes in Wimbledon the first since Sir Andy Murray’s retirement Tennis News

British No. 1 Jacques Derbar feels ready to carry the hopes of a nation in the first Wimbledon championship since the hero has retired twice Sir Andy Murray.

Dryber is heading to his home in the fourth place in the world, and he won three titles over the past year, including the Master 1000 event in Indian Wales in March.

The 23 -year -old won only two games in Wimbledon in his career and was expelled in the second round by his compatriot Cameron Nuri in 2024.

Draper is a real title for the title this time but faces a brutal draw, with Alexander Bolik – the man from the French Open Championship – Jacob Minsik, Novak Djokovic and the world number 1 Jeannic all potential opponents.

“It is clear that when Andy retired, they said that I was in the next queue,” said Dryber, who will face the Argentine Sebastian Bayz in the first round on Tuesday.

“Andy has done an incredible job, and he was incredibly successful and became adored by the nation. It is clear that it is clear that big shoes. I am aware of that.

“At the same time, I am confident of myself that I hope I can inspire people like Andy. I will do my best to continue to improve, to show the best tennis, and we hope to present myself as a player and the person I want to be.

“I know that Andy is there if you need it.”

“Andy has given me a wonderful amount of comments and advice over the years. I think one of the biggest things is that everyone is on their different journey.

He also said he does not like to interfere.

“I think he is very hesitant in commenting on anything related to me because he understands something like in this position, to ask me people all the time about things.

“I know that Andy is there for me if you need him at any time. There may be a point I ask some things, and I am sure that he will return and be very useful and supportive, as always.”

“I never looked at it. I look at my first tour, who I have. I respect everyone in clouds,” Dryber added on his difficult way to the final.

“I got Baez on Tuesday, and I am not looking further. I know he is a strong player. He is here from his own merit. I don’t look further than him.”

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