Jack Draper Opens Up About His Feelings for Emma Raducanu
Jack Draper shares insights on his relationship status and friendship with Emma Raducanu during the Australian Open
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London: Jack Draper is back on the court at the Australian Open and has shared some thoughts about his dating life. After a nail-biting first round against Mariano Navone, he’s gearing up to face Thanasi Kokkinakis next. This year, he’s looking to go further than the second round, especially after his impressive semi-final run at the US Open.
That performance made him the first British man to reach the US Open semi-finals since Andy Murray in 2012. In a recent interview with The Times, Draper opened up about his personal life, including his views on relationships and family.
He also talked about his side gig as a model, which he’s been doing since he was 18. He’s worked with big names like Vogue and even sat front row at London Fashion Week with Anna Wintour. But he admitted that modeling isn’t always his favorite thing. “I like it at the time, but I’m not a massive fan of it,” he said, recalling some uncomfortable moments during early shoots.
When it comes to dating, Draper isn’t into the whole app scene. He prefers to meet people in a more natural way. “I’ve been lucky to have some amazing connections,” he shared. He values ambition and good values in a partner, saying, “The most important thing to me right now is becoming the best tennis player I can be.”
He’s been linked to Emma Raducanu, but they’re just friends. Draper praised her support, saying, “She’s always been there for me. She’s extremely bubbly, very kind, and really smart.” He also mentioned how her success inspired him to aim for a Grand Slam title himself.
Overall, Draper seems focused on his game and values genuine connections over the dating app hustle. It’s all about finding the right balance for him.