Jack Draper gives Novak Djokovic brief Wimbledon scare before pressure tells

World No 1 Djokovic wins 4-6, 6-1, 6-2, 6-2 in first round
British 19-year-old shows glimpse of his future potential

Jack Draper was milling around Wimbledon’s practice courts at Aorangi Park on Friday morning, unaware that the draw was taking place, when the 19-year-old caught a glimpse of his name in the top section and realised his first ever grand slam match would be against Novak Djokovic, the best player in the world, on the most famous court in the country.

Any kind of tension or trepidation would be completely understandable for an unproven teenager who has barely even had the chance to compete against top 100 players, yet he fearlessly embraced the moment and clearly demonstrated his talent. Eventually, Djokovic reeled in the world number 253 and moved on in four comfortable sets 4-6, 6-1, 6-2, 6-2.