Jack Draper insists he can withstand Andy Murray’s replacement pressure as Britain’s main contender to win Wimbledon.

monk ended the 77-year-old reception for a British winner of the Wimbledon Men’s Title Title when he defeated Novak Djokovic In the 2013 final.

Scotland won Wimbledon again three years later during an iconic career that included three Grand Slam titles, two Olympic gold medals and a magic one as one world number.

Murray withdrew after the 2024 Olympics in Paris but the fourth number of British world trickster He has already appeared as a worthy offspring for the 38-year-old.

Now Draper knows he has to prove he can handle the expectations of the British sports public at his home Grand Slam.

“Yes, for sure. I think obviously when Andy retired, they said I was future in line for that“Draper told reporters throughout the England club on Saturday.

“Of course Andy has done an incredible job. He has been very successful and has been worshiped by the nation. It is definitely big shoes to fill. I am aware of this.

“At the same time I’m sure in myself that I hope I can inspire people like Andy has done.

“I will continue to try to show my best tennis there, hope to present myself as a player and the person I want to be“

Murray has been a useful source for draper since the 23-year-old broke out on stage with a US Open 16 run in 2023.

And the draper will not be shy to seek Murray for tips on how to deal with Wimbledon’s attention.

Mentor Murray

“Of course Andy has given me an amazing amount of reactions and tips over the years. I think one of the biggest things is that everyone is on their different journey“Draper said.

“I know Andy is right there for me if I need it at any time. May come a point where I ask some things, and I’m sure he will turn and be extremely useful and supportive, as always“

Draper, who begins his campaign in Wimbledon against Argentina Sebastian Baez On Tuesday, the second round in his three appearances in Wimbledon has never passed.

This year’s drawing presents a host of threats to London’s dreams to imitate Wimbledon’s success of Murray.

Draper is scheduled to face Wimbledon’s former finalist Dip in the second round and Bublik alexanderwho beat it in the last French Open, in the third round.

Draper draw seeds to meet the winner seven times Wimbledon Novak Djokovic in eight, the last world number Jannik sinful In the semifinals and protective champion Carlos Alcaraz in the final.

“I haven’t seen it at all. I look at my first round. I respect every person in the draw“He said.

“Of course you guys have asked me a lot about the pressure and all that kind of items. I’m not thinking about it at all.”

The Draper win in Indian Wells in March was his first ATP Masters 1000 title, based on his semi -final appearance of his daughters Grand Slam at last year’s US Open.

After a rocky magic when he tried to adapt to the cruel demands of ATP Tour, the draper now feels comfortable inside and outside the court.

“I think maturity, taking responsibility for my actions. When I was younger, it’s hard. My friends went to university. I think they had an extended period of their childhood or their time to have fun“He said.

“Sometimes you just want to take a break, but you can’t in a sport like tennis. I would say it’s the most challenging thing to be on the tournament.

“It was a process for me and it was definitely something I really struggled with at the beginning. I think it just grew up.”