British rising star Jack Draper gives Novak Djokovic a scare before bowing out

The 19-year-old had Centre Court on its feet when taking the first set against the world no. 1 on his Wimbledon debut
British rising star Jack Draper gives Novak Djokovic a scare before bowing out

Jack Draper made his mark against Novak Djokovic (John Walton/PA)

Jack Draper had Centre Court on its feet by taking a set off Novak Djokovic before the defending champion hit back to reach round two.

Nineteen-year-old Draper has long been marked out as a star of the future and he showed why on his Wimbledon debut, seizing his big moment and troubling Djokovic with his powerful game.

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