Jack Draper resumed his Queen’s campaign today with a tricky victory against world No 21, Alexei Popyrin.
The Australian is best known for dismantling Novak Djokovic at the US Open last year and represents a step up in class from Draper’s first-round opponent, Jenson Brooksby, who he swept aside in straight sets.
Also in action today are British No 7 Dan Evans - who has just received a wildcard for Wimbledon - against American Brandon Nakashima, as well as huge-serving 19-year-old Jakub Mensik, who beat Cameron Norrie in the first round.
He takes on Roberto Bautista Agut first on the Andy Murray Arena, with Draper scheduled after that.
There are plenty of Brits in doubles action too, with Lloyd Glasspool and Julian Cash kicking off play on Court One, with two-time grand slam champions Henry Patten and his Finnish partner Harri Heliovaara following them.
Follow all the action with The Independent’s liveblog below:
Jack Draper v Alexei Popyrin live
- Second seed Jack Draper reaches quarter-finals after beating world No 21
- FIRST SET! Draper loses opening set to Popyrin 3-6
- SECOND SET! Draper breaks twice to draw level in the match
- GAME, SET & MATCH! Draper comes through a tie break to advance to quarter-finals
Jack Draper reaches quarter-finals at Queen's Club
Wednesday 18 June 2025 17:33 , Mike Jones
Is Draper more comfortable on grass now?
Wednesday 18 June 2025 17:28 , Mike JonesThat was one of the questions posed to the British No.1.
He replied: "A little bit, not exactly in the first couple of sets it wasn't pretty at all.
“I still need some time to adjust to grass but I'm feeling better every time I get through these matches.
“One more under the belt and I'll be back on Friday."
Draper on impact of home crowd
Wednesday 18 June 2025 17:24 , Mike JonesJack Draper spoke on court after his victory. He was asked about the impact of playing in front of his home supporters and said:
"There's days where I need that extra support, today was one of them. Tough match and credit to Alexei [Popyrin] it was a bit up and down but you guys helped me through that so thank you.
"I think he's gone to the beer tent but my grandad is here. My family and friends are here and I love being at home and playing in front of them so it's an emotional moment for me honestly."
Jack Draper reaches quarter-finals at Queen's Club
Wednesday 18 June 2025 17:17 , Mike JonesThe British No. 1 will face the winner of the next match up on Centre Court.
That’ll be either fellow Brit Dan Evans or American Brandon Nakashima.
Jack Draper reaches quarter-finals at Queen's Club
Wednesday 18 June 2025 17:12 , Mike Jones
GAME, SET & MATCH! Jack Draper 3-6 6-2 7-6 (7-5) Alexei Popyrin
Wednesday 18 June 2025 17:06 , Mike JonesWow!
A fizzing, firery and forecful ace from Jack Draper gets him through the tie break and sends him into the quarter-finals of the HSBC Championship at Queen’s Club.
What a match and what an ending from Draper to secure his victory.
Jack Draper 3-6 6-2 6-6 (6-5) Alexei Popyrin
Wednesday 18 June 2025 17:04 , Mike JonesPopyrin takes a breathe and serves out to Draper’s forehand. The return goes long and Popyrin is level in the tie break.
Draper switches rackets and meets the next serve with a sliced forehand.
Popyrin rolls the ball back to Draper’s backhand and he unleashes it down the line to beat the Australian!
Match point for Draper coming up.
Jack Draper 3-6 6-2 6-6 (5-4) Alexei Popyrin
Wednesday 18 June 2025 17:03 , Mike JonesA superb overhead smash from Draper gets the crowd going wild as the Brit moves level in the tie break.
He goes in front with an ace!
Jack Draper 3-6 6-2 6-6 (3-4) Alexei Popyrin
Wednesday 18 June 2025 17:01 , Mike JonesOh no! Draper is forced up the court after a drop shot from Popyrin. He gets to the ball and flicks it into the net!
Popyrin then forces a forehand too long and Draper gets his break back.
Jack Draper 3-6 6-2 6-6 (2-3) Alexei Popyrin
Wednesday 18 June 2025 16:59 , Mike JonesPopyrin secures the first mini break after unleashing on a body serve from Draper.
The Australian then has to stretch to reach a return and can’t get it over the net.
Jack Draper 3-6 6-2 6-6 (1-2) Alexei Popyrin
Wednesday 18 June 2025 16:58 , Mike JonesThis tiebreak is only up to seven.
Draper takes the first point but Popyrin follows up with both points from his own serve.
*Jack Draper 3-6 6-2 6-6 Alexei Popyrin
Wednesday 18 June 2025 16:55 , Mike JonesOkay, we’re into another make-or-break game with Alexei Popyrin serving to stay in the match once more.
He begins by pinging a forehand too long and gifting a point to Draper.
Draper then overhits a forehand and forces the ball too long which brings Popyrin back level.
A serve down the middle from the Australian puts him in control of the next rally and he takes the point with a volley from the net.
Popyrin is too good for Draper and blazes a forehand past Draper to move within one point of forcing a tiebreak,
He takes it!
Jack Draper 3-6 6-2 6-5 Alexei Popyrin*
Wednesday 18 June 2025 16:50 , Mike JonesA poor shot from Draper, trying to go across court, gifts a point to Popyrin.
The Brit does well to respond with two blistering serves which send him into the lead at 30-15.
Two more points come in quick succession and Draper has his hold.
More importantly it’s another chance to win this match.
*Jack Draper 3-6 6-2 5-5 Alexei Popyrin
Wednesday 18 June 2025 16:47 , Mike JonesIncredible from Popyrin!
From deuce, Draper has no answer and the Australian holds serve to keep this match alive.
Two more games to go at least.
Jack Draper 3-6 6-2 5-4 Alexei Popyrin*
Wednesday 18 June 2025 16:46 , Mike JonesAlright then. Can Alexei Popyrin keep himself in this match?
A wide serve first up brings him a point before a failed drop shot puts Draper on the board.
Draper unloads on the next two rallies and takes Popyrin by surprise.
The Brit opens up a couple of match points and Popyrin needs to respond.
He does well to save the first match point from his serve and saves the second one too!
Deuce.
Jack Draper 3-6 6-2 5-4 Alexei Popyrin*
Wednesday 18 June 2025 16:40 , Mike JonesThe pressure is back on Draper who needs to hold serve.
He moves to a 30-15 then sends a serve to Popyrin’s forehand.
Draper repeatedly targets Popyrin’s forehand before unleashing on a driving stroke of his own and winning another point.
In the next rally Draper finds the net and Popyrin has a chance at deuce.
It’s not much of a chance as Draper wins both points to hold serve.
He’s one game away from the match.
*Jack Draper 3-6 6-2 4-4 Alexei Popyrin
Wednesday 18 June 2025 16:36 , Mike JonesPopyrin and Draper trade points in this game to take it to 15-15.
A drop shot volley from the Australian takes him ahead again.
Popyrin stays composed and goes through to a hold of serve.
Jack Draper 3-6 6-2 4-3 Alexei Popyrin*
Wednesday 18 June 2025 16:33 , Mike JonesBang! A quick service game from Draper sees him hold to love.
Now would be a good time for the Brit to break Popyrin’s serve as we’re getting into the business end of this match.
*Jack Draper 3-6 6-2 3-3 Alexei Popyrin
Wednesday 18 June 2025 16:32 , Mike JonesOh delightful!
Draper powers a forehand down the line to take a point of Popyrin.
The Australian then responds with a serve and volley to move 30-15 ahead.
An inside-out forehand puts Popyrin on the brink of a hold and he manages it.
Jack Draper 3-6 6-2 3-2 Alexei Popyrin*
Wednesday 18 June 2025 16:26 , Mike JonesThere’s a touch of pressure landing on the shoulders of Draper after his misses a drop shot then double faults.
At 0-30, Draper takes a point from his next serve then is gifted a point as Popyrin pings a backhand out of play!
30-30.
Decent from Draper. The pressure almost falls away from him as he flies quickly to a hold of serve.
*Jack Draper 3-6 6-2 2-2 Alexei Popyrin
Wednesday 18 June 2025 16:22 , Mike JonesDraper can’t get a run of points going off the Popyrin serve and the Aussie holds.
The third set is still on serve.
Jack Draper 3-6 6-2 2-1 Alexei Popyrin*
Wednesday 18 June 2025 16:17 , Mike JonesRuthless.
Draper completes a hold of serve to 15 and lands three incredible first serves in the game.
It’s looking good for the British No. 1.
*Jack Draper 3-6 6-2 1-1 Alexei Popyrin
Wednesday 18 June 2025 16:14 , Mike JonesDraper already looks hungry to push for a break of serve. He’s playing well and getting in the correct positions but Popyrin is dogged.
Especially when landing his first serve. Draper comes up to the net and gets lobbed. The ball lands in play but he sprints back and returns only for the Australian to volley over a drop shot.
That secures him the game.
Jack Draper 3-6 6-2 1-0 Alexei Popyrin*
Wednesday 18 June 2025 16:09 , Mike JonesAlexei Popyrin took himself off court in the break between sets.
He just needed a reset and will look to attack the serve of Jack Draper first up.
He starts strongly and moves to 15-30. Draper fires a serve down the centre to draw level with an ace.
Popyrin earns himself a break point but Draper forces him wide and then whips a backhand across court to move to deuce.
Draper takes the next two points and holds!
SET! *Jack Draper 3-6 6-2 Alexei Popyrin
Wednesday 18 June 2025 16:00 , Mike JonesThis match is swinging away from Alexei Popyrin. He doubles fault first up then punts a backhand too long.
Draper moves to 0-30 up but sets up Popyrin to smash a forehand across court and and get on the board.
The Australian pushes a shot long in the next rally and Draper opens up a couple of set points.
He only needs one!
Jack Draper 3-6 5-2 Alexei Popyrin*
Wednesday 18 June 2025 15:56 , Mike JonesPopyrin is the man who looks slightly frustated now.
He attacks the Draper serve and gets some joy out of an approach to the net.
Draper remains composed for a while and edges into a 40-30 lead but he pushes a forehand too wide and Popyrin gets to deuce.
From here, Draper dials in and manages to get his hold of serve.
BREAK! *Jack Draper 3-6 4-2 Alexei Popyrin
Wednesday 18 June 2025 15:51 , Mike JonesPopyrin fails to latch onto a volley and Draper punishes him with a heavy forehand winner to move 15-30 up.
But, the Brit can’t get back the next serve and Popyrin is level in the game again.
The Australian drops behind again after a lovely (though mishit) backhand from Draper which lands in play and forces Popyrin into the net.
With a break point now up for grabs, Popyrin double faults!
Big moment.
Jack Draper 3-6 3-2 Alexei Popyrin*
Wednesday 18 June 2025 15:47 , Mike JonesThere’s a loud cheer for Draper as he holds serve for a third time in this set.
He stretches for and whips a forehand down the line which brings him a point and the game.
So far the second set is on serve but Jack Draper is running out of time to get his break.
*Jack Draper 3-6 2-2 Alexei Popyrin
Wednesday 18 June 2025 15:42 , Mike JonesDraper exerts a lot of energy sprinting up to a drop shot before flicking his return out of play.
Popyrin is gifted another couple of point from slight accuracy errors by Draper.
He then holds serve with a fine forehand down the line.
Jack Draper 3-6 2-1 Alexei Popyrin*
Wednesday 18 June 2025 15:40 , Mike JonesPopyring holds serve to love without too much trouble.
He’s doing well behind his first serve with 20 points won from the 24 times he’s landed one.
Draper responds in kind and holds serve himself to keep hold of his advantage in the second set.
Jack Draper 3-6 1-0 Alexei Popyrin*
Wednesday 18 June 2025 15:33 , Mike JonesDraper dusts himself off and shakes his head with determination.
He ended that first set very poorly and will now want to regain some mojo.
A hold of serve to love is just the ticket. The crowd show their appreciation as well.
SET! Jack Draper 3-6 Alexei Popyrin*
Wednesday 18 June 2025 15:29 , Mike JonesPopyrin has won eight straight points leading up to this game and he makes it nine with fine first serve.
Draper is under real pressure now.
Popyrin serves to Draper’s forehand with pace and the return doesn’t land in play. 30-0.
Next up he goes wide and faults before flinging a second serve wide too. Again Draper fails to return. 40-0.
Three set points are on offer for Popyrin, he lets the first go with a double fault and that ends a run of 11 straight points for the Aussie.
At 40-15, Popyrin double faults again and there might be a bit of pressure on him now.
Just the one set point left. Popyrin serves to Draper’s forehand and rattles it past the Brit.
The first set is his!
BREAK! Jack Draper 3-5 Alexei Popyrin*
Wednesday 18 June 2025 15:24 , Mike JonesIncredible!
A perfect game from Alexei Popyrin sees the Australian sweep all four points including the last with a backhand winner.
He gets the crucial break in this first set and is now serving to win it.
*Jack Draper 3-4 Alexei Popyrin
Wednesday 18 June 2025 15:20 , Mike JonesNice from Popyrin. Under pressure he manages to land a body serve which Draper whacks too long.
Another ace takes the Australian to a hold of serve.
*Jack Draper 3-3 Alexei Popyrin
Wednesday 18 June 2025 15:19 , Mike JonesThe door is ajar!
Alexei Popyrin makes a couple of errors to send Draper ahead at 15-30.
A long rally develops next up with Draper focusing on keeping the ball in play. Popyrin swings at a backhand and finds the net.
Two break points for Draper...
The first is saved with an ace!
The second is saved after Draper drives one down the line and is slightly wayward.
Deuce.
Jack Draper 3-3 Alexei Popyrin*
Wednesday 18 June 2025 15:17 , Mike JonesNone of the rallies between these two are lasting very long.
Draper makes a couple of mistakes to allow his opponent to draw level at 30-30 but from there he sweeps the game.
Another hold of serve.
*Jack Draper 2-3 Alexei Popyrin
Wednesday 18 June 2025 15:11 , Mike JonesPopyrin again is quickly in control of his service game and works up to 40-0.
Draper punches back with a couple of strong forehands to make things interesting at 40-30 but Popyrin maintains his composure.
He serves out to Draper’s forehand but there’s too much pace and the Brit thunders his return into the net.
Jack Draper 2-2 Alexei Popyrin*
Wednesday 18 June 2025 15:08 , Mike JonesWe’re flying now. Draper drops a point but his heavy hitting is superb and Popyrin has now answer.
A powerful forehand to the baseline forces the Australian off balance and Draper follows up with a deft volley from the net to win the game with a drop shot.
These two are hurrying through this opening set.
*Jack Draper 1-2 Alexei Popyrin
Wednesday 18 June 2025 15:04 , Mike JonesAs simply as Draper held his serve in the previous game, Alexei Popyrin sweeps through his next service game and holds to love.
A stark contrast to the tight game that opened this first set.
Jack Draper 1-1 Alexei Popyrin*
Wednesday 18 June 2025 15:02 , Mike JonesDraper’s serve is quick, sharp and accurate. Especially in this opening game and he sweeps to a 40-0 lead.
A serve out to Popryin’s backhand draws the first return and Draper pings one into the tape and watches the ball fly out of play.
Draper secures his hold without too much trouble.
*Jack Draper 0-1 Alexei Popyrin
Wednesday 18 June 2025 14:58 , Mike JonesDraper has a couple of break points in that game but the Australian manages to get over the line and hold serve.
Jack Draper 0-0 Alexei Popyrin*
Wednesday 18 June 2025 14:55 , Mike JonesAlexei Popyrin has the first serve of the match and targets Jack Draper’s backhand.
Popyrin moves Draper to the right then approaches the net but the Brit manages to score a passing winner.
Popyrin gets level with a whipped forehand down the line that lands right on the baseline.
At 30-30 Popyrin miscues a backhand and sends the ball out of play leaving Draper with a break point.
He can’t take it as Popyrin forces him deep before flicking over a drop shot.
Deuce.
Jack Draper vs Alexei Popyrin
Wednesday 18 June 2025 14:47 , Mike JonesBoth men are now out on court and are going through their warm-ups.
Draper could move up to No.4 in the world should he advance into the quarter-finals at Queen’s.
Not only that but he will show he has the credentials to compete at Wimbledon too.
Jack Draper up next
Wednesday 18 June 2025 14:36 , Mike JonesAfter that barnstorming opening match at the Andy Murray arena, the British No.1, Jack Draper, is up on court next.
This next match could also be a cracker. Can Draper get through to the quarter-final?
GAME, SET & MATCH! Roberto Bautista Agut 3-6 6-3 7-5 Jakub Mensik
Wednesday 18 June 2025 14:32 , Mike JonesMensik powers a backhand over the back of the baseline and his shoulders sag a little.
Agut has a match point and serves to his opponent’s forehand.
Mensik flicks over a backhand return and Agut runs around the ball before unleashing a fine forehand across court to win the match!
*Roberto Bautista Agut 3-6 6-3 6-5 Jakub Mensik
Wednesday 18 June 2025 14:30 , Mike JonesMensik pulls out the fist pump after an attempted backhand slice from Agut lands in the net.
He now nudges ahead 15-30 after also winning the previous rally with a dainty drop shot.
Agut’s response is solid and he switches up backhand and forehand play before an error from Mensik draws the game level at 30-30.
*Roberto Bautista Agut 3-6 6-3 6-5 Jakub Mensik
Wednesday 18 June 2025 14:26 , Mike JonesThis match is going down to the wire with Roberto Bautista Agut now serving for the win.
Both men broke each other in this third and final set with Agut managing to break Mensik’s serve in the previous game.
He starts off by taking the first point as Mensik drives a forehand wide...
Teenage British trio set for Wimbledon debuts as wildcards revealed
Wednesday 18 June 2025 14:20 , Mike JonesTeenagers Hannah Klugman, Mimi Xu and Mika Stojsavljevic will make their senior Wimbledon debuts at this summer’s Championships after being awarded main-draw wild cards.
Klugman and Stojsavljevic, both 16, and 17-year-old Xu are at the forefront of an exciting generation of British youngsters.
Teenage British trio set for Wimbledon debuts as wildcards revealed
Alcaraz on Raducanu
Wednesday 18 June 2025 14:10 , Mike JonesCarlos Alcaraz, who joined Jack Draper in the second round at Queen’s Club on Tuesday, also addressed partnering up with Emma Raducanu.
He revealed: “She’s gonna be the boss.
“I’m super excited about it. I think it’s going to be great. It was an amazing idea for the tournament.
“I’ve known Emma since a really long time ago, so we know each other. I have a really good relationship with her. We are going to enjoy it, for sure.
“I will try to bring my doubles skill. We will try to win. But obviously it’s going to be really, really fun.”
Draper on partnering Zheng
Wednesday 18 June 2025 14:00 , Mike JonesMore from Jack Draper speaking about the US Open doubles.
Draper, currently world number six, has linked up with Olympic champion Qinwen Zheng of China.
“I think it’s a good format for the players to get prepared for the US Open, having a shot at playing with another top player,” he added.
“Qinwen I know from the Tour. I have seen her around. Obviously a great player herself and has a really good game.
“It will be fun to get out there and play with her and see how we get on. It was me who messaged. It was nice to get that together and let’s see how we get on.”
Draper laughs off Raducanu pairing with Alcaraz at US Open
Wednesday 18 June 2025 13:50 , Mike JonesJack Draper joked that he did not blame Emma Raducanu for choosing Carlos Alcaraz over him as her mixed doubles partner at a star-studded US Open event this summer.
Asked if the two current British number ones could have got together instead.
Draper said: “A wise person once told me you should find the best partner – and that’s what she did. I don’t blame her at all for that.
“He’s obviously the best player in the world probably right now, along with (Jannik) Sinner. Great at doubles, as well.
“She’s gone about and chose the best partner, for sure. Hopefully they do well.”
Today's action
Wednesday 18 June 2025 13:40 , Flo CliffordRoberto Bautista Agut and Jakub Mensik are still locked in battle on the Andy Murray Arena, and could be set to slog it out for a while longer.
Mensik took the first set 6-3, but the Spaniard reciprocated, taking the second 6-3 to force a decider.
Draper and Popyrin are unlikely to be out before 2.15pm as a result.
Roberto Bautista Agut 3-6 6-3 Jakub Mensik
Wednesday 18 June 2025 13:33 , Mike JonesRoberto Bautista Agut has just won the second set against Jakub Mensik!
That forces this match into a decider and will delay the start of Jack Draper verus Alexei Popyrin.
There’ll be at least another 40 minutes before the pair head out onto centre court.
Carlos Alcaraz ‘super excited’ for Emma Raducanu dream team – as Spaniard progresses at Queen’s
Wednesday 18 June 2025 13:30 , Flo CliffordKieran Jackson has more on the new-look mixed doubles tournament, and how Carlos Alcaraz got on in his Queen’s opener:
A fortnight out from Wimbledon, with All England Club defending champion Carlos Alcaraz beginning his grass-court campaign in the 27C sunshine at Queen’s Club, it is highly unusual for another grand slam to steal the limelight. Yet in New York, they don’t care what feathers they ruffle on the streets of Kensington or Southfields.
Earlier this year, the US Open announced a new-look mixed doubles tournament to take place in the week preceding the major. With a winning purse of $1m, top singles players have been encouraged to participate in a two-day, quick-scoring format. For the tradition of grand-slam tennis, it is quite the radical shake-up, while for doubles specialists, some reliant on the earnings of mixed tennis, it amounts to something close to a slap in the face.
Yet on these shores, there’s no doubting where the main stardust pairing lies. Five-time major winner Alcaraz, the sport’s hottest property right now, is set to compete in a box-office duo alongside British No 1 Emma Raducanu.
Alcaraz ‘super excited’ for Raducanu dream-team – as Spaniard progresses at Queen’s
Carlos Alcaraz to play mixed doubles with Emma Raducanu in blockbuster US Open draw
Wednesday 18 June 2025 13:20 , Flo CliffordCarlos Alcaraz will partner British No 1 Emma Raducanu in a blockbuster US Open mixed doubles entry list.
New for 2025, the mixed doubles in New York will be staged in qualifying week on the two biggest courts, Arthur Ashe and Louis Armstrong, over Tuesday 19 August and Wednesday 20 August.
It means that the mixed doubles champions will be decided before even the draw for the singles events are announced.
As well as five-time Grand Slam champion Alcaraz and 2021 US Open champion Raducanu, a host of other top names are competing alongside one another for the $1m champion prize - an increase of $800,000 from 2024.
World No 1 men’s player Jannik Sinner plays alongside American star Emma Navarro, Iga Swiatek will partner Casper Ruud and Nick Kyrgios plays with Naomi Osaka.
Carlos Alcaraz to play mixed doubles with Emma Raducanu in blockbuster US Open draw
Alex de Minaur reveals stance on US Open mixed doubles entry with Katie Boulter
Wednesday 18 June 2025 13:10 , Flo CliffordAlex de Minaur insists he would be keen to team up with fiancée Katie Boulter at the new-look US Open mixed doubles event in August.
The USTA announced the star-studded pairings for the event in New York on Tuesday, with British No 1 Emma Raducanu set to feature alongside Carlos Alcaraz.
In a field of 16, eight pairs are decided on combined singles ranking at the end of July, while the other eight will be decided by a wild card committee.
Australian No 1 De Minaur – ranked No 12 in the world – and British player Boulter, world No 39, are not on the initial list of pairings.
“We're definitely going to be keen to try and play if they allow us too,” De Minaur said, after his first-round loss at Queen’s Club on Tuesday.
Alex de Minaur reveals stance on US Open mixed doubles entry with Katie Boulter
Katie Boulter ‘felt a lot of love’ from response after revealing online abuse
Wednesday 18 June 2025 13:00 , Flo CliffordOn a more positive note, British number two Katie Boulter has received a “really warm response” and “a lot of love” after revealing the scale of abuse aimed at her online.
The 28-year-old shared her experiences, which included death threats, with BBC Sport to highlight the issue of players encountering toxic messages on social media.
Since her interview aired, Boulter has been inundated with support.
“I looked on my phone this morning and literally there were hundreds of messages of people reacting to it and every single person was just telling me to disregard it and how much they love me and appreciate me bringing this subject into light,” she said following victory over Lulu Sun in the first round of the Lexus Nottingham Open.
Katie Boulter ‘felt a lot of love’ from response after revealing online abuse
Katie Boulter reveals reply to online troll after receiving death threats
Wednesday 18 June 2025 12:50 , Flo CliffordKatie Boulter has revealed she has received multiple death threats and abuse after her performances on court and has even interacted with online trolls to help them better understand the damage they can cause.
The British No 2 has recalled how after she dropped a tie-break at the French Open last month against Carole Monnet, several gamblers messaged her online.
Boulter would go on to win her second round match at Roland Garros in three sets, yet she has been left in fear by the experience.
One user said, “hope you get cancer,” while another vowed to damage her “grandmother's grave if she's not dead by tomorrow.”
Katie Boulter reveals reply to online troll after receiving death threats
Emma Raducanu stalker blocked from applying for Wimbledon tickets
Wednesday 18 June 2025 12:40 , Flo CliffordThe man who was given a restraining order for stalking Emma Raducanu attempted to purchase tickets for this year’s Wimbledon championships.
His name was red-flagged on the All England Club’s security system who subsequently blocked his attempt to enter the public ballot.
He had previously been given a restraining order by Dubai police in February after stalking Raducanu at four successive tennis tournaments in Singapore, Abu Dhabi, Doha and Dubai.
Raducanu broke down in tears at the Dubai Tennis Championships after she spotted the man in the crowd during a second-round clash with Karolina Muchova.
Emma Raducanu stalker blocked from applying for Wimbledon tickets
Teenage British trio set for Wimbledon debuts as wildcards revealed
Wednesday 18 June 2025 12:30 , Flo CliffordIn other news...
Teenagers Hannah Klugman, Mimi Xu and Mika Stojsavljevic will make their senior Wimbledon debuts at this summer’s Championships after being awarded main-draw wild cards.
Klugman and Stojsavljevic, both 16, and 17-year-old Xu are at the forefront of an exciting generation of British youngsters.
Stojsavljevic won the US Open junior title last year and Klugman, who made the final round of Wimbledon qualifying 12 months ago, reached the French Open girls’ final earlier this month.
The trio will be joined in the main draw by more experienced campaigners in Heather Watson, Harriet Dart, Jodie Burrage and Fran Jones.
Teenage British trio set for Wimbledon debuts as wildcards revealed
Dan Evans rolls back the years to dismantle Frances Tiafoe in first upset at Queen’s
Wednesday 18 June 2025 12:20 , Flo CliffordDan Evans is also in action later on today, after his brilliant first-round win opened the tournament on Monday:
Only two summers ago Dan Evans was up at a career-high ranking of 21st in the world. Now the Birmingham-born player is just a fraction inside the top 200, having dropped out of it altogether earlier this year.
His season so far has been one of hard grind with little reward, spent largely plugging away on the lower-tier, lower-profile Challenger tour. He has only won one ATP-level match this season, on the grass last week at ’s-Hertogenbosch, where he came through qualifying to reach the last-16.
However, somewhere the Brit always comes alive is on the grass. And under bright Queen’s Club sunshine on the Andy Murray Arena, Evans produced some of his best inventive, classy tennis to dismantle the world No 13 and seventh seed Frances Tiafoe. His 7-5, 6-2 win was his first top-20 Tour-level victory since October 2023 (coincidentally, also over the American).
Dan Evans rolls back the years to dismantle Frances Tiafoe in first upset at Queen’s
Jack Draper and Carlos Alcaraz resume budding rivalry at Queen’s as British No 1 eyes top spot
Wednesday 18 June 2025 12:12 , Flo CliffordThis time a year ago, British observers at Queen’s Club crossed their fingers and hoped for the best as Jack Draper faced defending champion and super-talent Carlos Alcaraz in the last 16. It was an unenviable draw, to say the least.
But Draper rose to the occasion, dispatching the Spaniard in straight sets, on a day that marked his transformation from young prospect to serious player.
A week earlier, he had won his maiden ATP title, on the grass in Stuttgart, defeating former Wimbledon finalist Matteo Berrettini. If 2024 was to prove his breakout year, 2025, so far, has sent him into the stratosphere.
More on Draper’s prospects at Queen’s this week here:
Top seeds Jack Draper and Carlos Alcaraz resume budding rivalry at Queen’s
How are the top seeds faring?
Wednesday 18 June 2025 12:06 , Flo CliffordThe Queen’s first round has been something of a bloodbath, with half of the eight seeds knocked out in their first match in west London.
Fifth seed Alex de Minaur was outclassed by Czech Jiri Lehecka in straight sets; sixth seed Ben Shelton was ousted by lucky loser Arthur Rinderknech in two tie-breaks; and British wildcard Dan Evans memorably knocked out seventh seed Frances Tiafoe in front of a jubilant home crowd.
The biggest casualty has been third seed Taylor Fritz, fresh from winning a grass-court title in Stuttgart last week. He was beaten by unorthodox Frenchman Corentin Moutet 7-6, 6-7, 5-7.
That leaves top seed Carlos Alcaraz, second seed Jack Draper, fourth seed Holger Rune, and eighth seed Jakub Mensik still in contention.
First up: Roberto Bautista Agut v Jakub Mensik
Wednesday 18 June 2025 12:00 , Flo CliffordUp first on the Andy Murray Arena is the clash between Roberto Bautista Agut and eighth seed Jakub Mensik.
The 19-year-old beat Cameron Norrie in three sets in the first round, while Bautista Agut overcame Nuno Borges.
Play begins at 12pm on the show court, with Jack Draper v Alexei Popyrin to follow.
All the action from Andy Murray Arena is streamed live on BBC Two and BBC iPlayer from 1pm, with the stream beginning at 12pm on BBC Sport if you don’t want to miss a minute.
Jack Draper begins bid to emulate Andy Murray at Queen’s Club with opening win
Wednesday 18 June 2025 11:52 , Flo CliffordJack Draper began his bid to emulate Andy Murray at Queen’s Club by winning his first match on the court named after the five-time champion.
The British number one, seeded second at this year’s HSBC Championships, is attempting to become only the second home men’s singles winner in the Open era after Murray.
Draper got his grass-court season off to a solid start on the Andy Murray Arena with a 6-3 6-1 win over American Jenson Brooksby, before poking fun at his mentor, who retired last year.
“Can’t get rid of this guy,” he joked. “Andy is an unbelievable guy, someone I’m very inspired by and I wouldn’t be where I am without him.
“I definitely miss him on the Tour. Thank you Andy, this court deserves to be named after you.”
Jack Draper begins bid to emulate Andy Murray at Queen’s Club with opening win
Jack Draper v Alexei Popyrin
Wednesday 18 June 2025 11:46 , Flo CliffordJack Draper continues his grass-court season today on an action-packed day three at the Queen’s Club.
The Brit reached the last-16 last year, defeating Carlos Alcaraz in straight sets in a coming-of-age victory that marked his arrival onto the biggest stage.
This year Draper is the second seed rather than an up-and-coming challenger, and will have all eyes on him as a major contender for the title.
He opened his campaign with an assured 6-3, 6-1 win over the tricky, unorthodox American Jenson Brooksby, who Draper beat earlier this year en route to his maiden Masters 1000 title in Indian Wells.
Today he faces world No 21 Alexei Popyrin, who memorably beat Novak Djokovic at the US Open last year, and who represents a more formidable challenge. The Australian beat compatriot Aleksandar Vukic in the first round.
When is Jack Draper playing at Queen’s?
Wednesday 18 June 2025 11:40 , Flo CliffordJack Draper takes on Alexei Popyrin second on the show court at Queen’s, the Andy Murray Arena.
Play begins at 12pm, so Draper is likely to be on court around 1.30-2pm, depending on the length of the previous match.
How can I watch?
Wednesday 18 June 2025 11:34 , Flo CliffordViewers in the UK can watch main court action at Queen’s, on the Andy Murray Arena, on the BBC, with coverage running from 1pm on BBC Two. The action will also be streamed live on BBC iPlayer, BBC Red Button or BBC Sport.
The men’s tournament runs from Monday, 16 June until Sunday, 22 June.
Today's order of play
Wednesday 18 June 2025 11:28 , Flo CliffordAndy Murray Arena
from 12pm BST
Roberto Bautista Agut v Jakub Mensik [8]
Alexei Popyrin v Jack Draper [2]
Daniel Evans [WC] v Brandon Nakashima
Holger Rune [4] v Mackenzie McDonald [Q]
Court One
from 12pm BST
Giovanni Mpetschi Perricard/Rajeev Ram v Julian Cash/Lloyd Glasspool [4]
Matthew Ebden/Jordan Thompson v Harri Heliovaara/Henry Patten [2]
Taylor Fritz/Jiri Lehecka v Alex de Minaur/Alexei Popyrin (after suitable rest)
Good morning
Wednesday 18 June 2025 11:22 , Flo CliffordHello and welcome to day three at Queen’s!
Jack Draper is the headline attraction today, back on court 24 hours after seeing off American Jenson Brooksby.
Fourth seed Holger Rune, eighth seed Jakub Mensik, and British wildcard Dan Evans also continue their grass-court campaigns on an action-packed day.
