""I have worked incredibly hard to improve my physicality on the court," said Draper, who plays Argentina's Federico Agustin Gomez on Monday in his first-round match. "I think part of it is my genetics and growing into a bit more of a man's body. I think that took me a long time." Draper's transformation has not gone unnoticed. At the French Open in June, his fourth-round opponent Alexander Bublik was the one responsible for the UFC comparison - calling Draper's physique "insane"."
"Standing 6ft 4in and weighing 90kg, Draper has developed an imposing frame which he believes is necessary to compete at the top of the men's game. The metamorphosis has been accelerated by the hard graft demanded by fitness trainer Matt Little and physio Shane Annun - who were core pillars of Andy Murray's team before joining Draper earlier this year. "I have started to really enjoy improving in the [gym] aspect,""
Jack Draper substantially increased his physical strength and muscle mass to address earlier durability concerns and compete more effectively at top-level tennis. He trained intensively with fitness trainer Matt Little and physio Shane Annun, former members of Andy Murray's team, and embraced gym work to boost match resilience. Standing 6ft 4in and weighing 90kg, he developed an imposing frame that prompted comparisons to UFC fighters and WWE wrestlers from opponents and fans. Draper reports increased enjoyment of training and recognizes the benefits on-court at major stages. He arrived at the US Open stronger and more physically prepared.
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