Spectacular Start to Clay Season

Jack Draper delivered a masterclass in his first clay-court match of 2025, storming past American Marcos Giron 6-1, 6-1 in just 61 minutes at the Monte Carlo Masters. The British No.1's dominant performance matched his best-ever result at a clay ATP Masters 1000 event.

Key Match Statistics

• 21 winners to Giron's 9
• 5 aces
• Saved multiple break points in third game
• Closed with 10 consecutive games

Tournament Context

As the fifth seed, Draper becomes:

• First British top-five Masters seed since Murray (2017 Rome)
• Highest-ranked British player at Monte Carlo since 2016

The 23-year-old continues his breakout season after claiming the prestigious Indian Wells title in March.

Technical Improvements

Draper revealed post-match adjustments:

"I've focused on finding my forehand early in rallies and moving efficiently on clay. The transition from hard courts has gone smoother this year thanks to specific training."

Next Challenge

Draper awaits the winner between:

• Alejandro Davidovich Fokina (ESP)
• Tomas Martin Etcheverry (ARG)

Historical Perspective

While traditionally stronger on hard courts, Draper's Monte Carlo performance suggests:

• Improved sliding technique
• Better point construction on slow surfaces
• Increased physical durability

Other Tournament Highlights

• Berrettini d. Zverev: Italian comeback shocks world No.2
• Tsitsipas survives: Defending champ overcomes Thompson in 3 sets
• Sinner guaranteed No.1: Zverev's loss preserves Italian's top ranking

What This Means for British Tennis

Draper's success marks:

• First British man to reach Monte Carlo third round since 2019
• Strong foundation for upcoming Roland Garros
• Potential to challenge Nadal/Đoković clay dominance