Emma Raducanu and Jack Draper enter Wimbledon 2025 as Britain’s top tennis prospects, with their careers closely intertwined since junior levels. Despite recent setbacks against top-tier opponents, both remain strong contenders and pillars of British tennis pride.
Their friendship dates back to childhood, having trained together at Roehampton. Competing in prestigious youth tournaments like the Orange Bowl and Eddie Herr Invitationals, they developed mutual respect and support through parallel paths in the sport.
Draper admires Raducanu’s 2021 US Open victory, calling it “incredibly inspiring.” He credits her success for motivating his own achievements, including a deep US Open run. Raducanu, in turn, praises Draper’s hard work and powerful game.
Though often the subject of relationship rumors, the pair remain close friends, united by shared ambition. As Wimbledon nears, their bond reflects more than camaraderie—it symbolizes the resilience and promise of British tennis’s next generation.
