Jack Draper Battles Back in Thriller Against Cilic at Wimbledon 2025
If you're watching Wimbledon 2025, you know that something special is happening on No1 Court today. Jack Draper, Britain’s top-ranked male tennis player, is in the middle of an intense, rollercoaster match against seasoned Croatian Marin Cilic. And while this match might have started with Draper on the back foot, it has quickly turned into a story of resilience, guts, and the kind of never-say-die spirit that gets the Wimbledon crowd roaring.
At 23 years old, Draper came into this tournament with momentum and expectation. After an easy first-round progression—his opponent Sebastian Baez had to retire—this second-round encounter presented a much tougher test. Marin Cilic, 36, may not be at his peak ranking anymore, but let’s not forget—he’s a former US Open champion and 2017 Wimbledon finalist. His grass court experience and massive serve made him a nightmare draw.
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From the outset, Draper looked like he might be overmatched. Cilic was locked in early, punishing Draper’s second serves and dominating his own service games with pinpoint accuracy and veteran poise. The first set slipped away from Draper after a costly service break, and the second didn’t start any better—Cilic quickly broke again and established a commanding 2-0 set lead. At this point, things looked grim for the Brit.
But then came the spark.
Draper, who has never come back from two sets down in his professional career, found a new gear. He started moving better, his serve began clicking, and his groundstrokes found their mark. After saving multiple break points early in the third, he finally broke Cilic’s serve—something he’d struggled to do all match. That was the turning point. He didn’t just break once—he broke twice. Suddenly the momentum flipped, and Draper stormed through the third set 6-1.
The crowd could feel the shift. From polite support to full-on belief, they got louder with every Draper winner. He started dictating play from the baseline, keeping Cilic on the move, and exploiting the Croatian’s dipping first-serve percentage. What had looked like a straight-sets defeat transformed into a real battle.
No one knows how this one will end, but one thing is certain: Jack Draper is showing the heart of a true competitor. Win or lose, this match may mark a turning point in his Wimbledon journey—and perhaps his career. We’re watching a young British star rise to the moment, and that’s what this tournament is all about.
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