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The Guardian - UK
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INSANE: Jack draper battles five setters and fitness to set up alcaraz showdown | Vintage Vibes

Carlos Alcaraz and Jack Draper
Jack Draper (right) will take on career grand slam-chasing Carlos Alcaraz in Melbourne on Sunday. Composite: EPA, Reuters

In the satisfying aftermath of his long-awaited breakthrough year, as he took a brief moment to rest before setting his sights on new goals, Jack Draper had plenty to look forward to. The initial plan for his pre-season had been to spend some of his time sparring with Carlos Alcaraz at the Spaniard’s home away from home at the Ferrero Tennis Academy in Villena, Alicante.

This was clearly an exciting prospect. Since one of his goals in the new year was to chase after Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner, it was a perfect opportunity to see how one of the leading lights of the new era of men’s tennis works behind the scenes and to refine his own game against the best.

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