JACK DRAPER has set his sights on becoming Britain's next Andy Murray after his five-set win on Centre Court last night.
The new British No1 did his best Murray impression as he edged a roller-coaster match with the roof closed and the lights on to beat Elias Ymer 3-6, 6-3, 6-3, 4-6, 6-3.
And it seemed an apt passing of the torch from one player to the next, Murray due to play the late match on Centre Court against Tomas Machac before pulling out after failing to recover from his back surgery in time.
Draper was promptly moved to that slot and gave an indication British tennis might have a bright future in his hands, albeit a potentially nervy one, as with Murray over the years at the All England Club.
"I think it's going to be tough to emulate what Andy's achieved," he said. "It's obviously unbelievable. He's won here a couple of times, he's been part of that big four era who were just winning constantly.
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