Latest: Jack Draper makes his long-awaited return from injury at the Lexus Eastbourne Open, the British No. 1 — who…
Jack Draper Next Match 2026 | Schedule, Form & How to Watch
Latest: Jack Draper makes his long-awaited return from injury at the Lexus Eastbourne Open, the British No. 1 — who has slipped out of the top 100 during his layoff — drawn against Brandon Nakashima in the first round. Next: vs Brandon Nakashima, first round, Eastbourne — this week.
Jack Draper (ATP No. 26) returns to the clay season as one of British tennis’s most compelling stories of 2026. After missing eight months with a left arm injury, the 23-year-old is rebuilding his ranking and his reputation on a surface where he has shown real breakthrough form. Here is everything you need to know about Jack Draper’s next match, upcoming schedule, and current form heading into the 2026 clay season.
Jack Draper Next Match
Draper returns to competition at Eastbourne after his injury layoff, opening against Brandon Nakashima as he rebuilds toward the grass season’s biggest event.
| Detail | Info |
| Tournament | Mutua Madrid Open — 22 April – 3 May 2026 |
| Dates | 22 April – 3 May 2026 |
| Surface | Clay (outdoor) |
| Category | ATP Masters 1000 |
| Venue | Caja Mágica, Madrid, Spain |
| Draw | In draw. Seeded; first-round bye into R2 |
| Draper seeding | TBD (based on current ranking of No. 26) |
The draw for Monte-Carlo will be released in the days before the tournament begins. Check back here for Draper’s first-round opponent and match schedule once confirmed.
Jack Draper 2026 Clay Season Schedule
Draper has a full clay schedule lined up across April, May and into June. Notably, he is entering the Barcelona Open for the first time in his career, adding another clay court event alongside the three Masters 1000 tournaments and Roland Garros.
| Tournament | Dates | Surface | Category | Best 2025 Result |
| Monte-Carlo | 5–12 Apr | Clay | Masters 1000 | R16 |
| Barcelona | 13–19 Apr | Clay | ATP 500 | First entry |
| Madrid | 22 Apr–3 May | Clay | Masters 1000 | Runner-up |
| Rome | 6–17 May | Clay | Masters 1000 | R4 |
| Roland Garros | 24 May–7 Jun | Clay | Grand Slam | R4 |
Jack Draper Current Form & Recent Results
Draper’s 2026 season has been defined by comeback. After missing the Australian Open and the entire second half of 2025 with bone bruising on his left (serving) arm, he returned at the Dubai Open in February. His form has been promising if uneven, with a standout win over Novak Djokovic at Indian Wells in the fourth round — a result that underlined he is back at a high level when fully fit.
| Tournament | Surface | Round | Result |
| Dubai (Feb 2026) | Hard | R2 loss | Beat Halys; lost to Rinderknech |
| Indian Wells (Mar 2026) | Hard | QF loss | Beat Bautista Agut, Cerundolo, Djokovic; lost to Medvedev |
| Miami (Mar 2026) | Hard | R2 loss | Lost to Opelka 7-6(3), 7-6(0) |
His 2026 record stands at 4–3. The win over Djokovic at Indian Wells was particularly significant, showing that Draper’s level remains elite when he is physically right. The Miami exit to Reilly Opelka — a big server who pumped down 25 aces — was frustrating but not a cause for alarm.
Under new coach Jamie Delgado (Andy Murray’s former head coach), Draper has also made technical changes to his serve. He has adopted a platform stance over his previous pinpoint stance, primarily to protect his arm and generate more consistent delivery rather than maximum pace. He has also switched to natural gut strings for the same injury-management reasons.
Jack Draper Ranking
Draper is currently ranked ATP No. 26 in the world, down from a career-high of No. 4 achieved in June 2025. The drop is almost entirely due to the 8-month injury absence, during which he accumulated no ranking points while his 2025 results expired.
His ranking situation means the 2026 clay season is a genuine opportunity to rebuild. In 2025, Draper earned significant clay points — Madrid finalist, Rome R4, Roland Garros R4 — which means he has results to defend, but also a benchmark he has already proven he can match. A strong clay swing could see him return to the top 10 before the grass season.
For the latest rankings, see our live ATP rankings page, updated weekly.
Jack Draper Clay Court Record
Clay is statistically Draper’s weakest surface, with a career hard court record of 20–14 (58.8%) at ATP level compared to 70–32 (68.6%) on hard courts. However, that headline figure masks a significant improvement in 2025, when he went 12–4 on clay (75%) across the season.
His 2025 clay highlights included reaching the Madrid Open final (losing to Casper Ruud), the fourth round at Rome, and the fourth round at Roland Garros. He became the youngest British man in the Open Era to reach ATP singles finals on all three surfaces. The clay season of 2025 genuinely transformed perceptions of his game on the dirt.
The question heading into 2026 is whether he can reproduce that level after such a long lay-off. His Indian Wells win over Djokovic on hard courts suggests the quality is there.
How to Watch Jack Draper Live
The easiest way to watch Jack Draper’s matches live is through the Bet365 live streaming service. Bet365 offers live coverage of ATP Tour matches including Monte-Carlo, Madrid, Rome and Roland Garros to account holders with a funded account or who have placed a bet in the last 24 hours.
To watch Jack Draper live on Bet365:
- Go to Bet365.com via this link
- Register an account and make a first deposit to receive up to £30 in Bet Credits*
- Once registered, go to the sports homepage and select Tennis from the left-hand menu
- Select the play icon next to any match featuring Draper and the stream window will appear
Monte-Carlo and Madrid are also broadcast live on Sky Sports Tennis in the UK. Roland Garros is available on ITV and Eurosport.
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Jack Draper Betting Tips
Draper offers genuine each-way value on the clay at the right price. He has proven he can reach Masters finals on the surface (Madrid 2025) and beat the world’s best — his win over Djokovic at Indian Wells confirmed his quality is intact after the injury. At his current ranking of No. 26, he will not be heavily seeded at the Masters events, which could produce some tricky early draws.
The key question for bettors is his fitness over a sustained clay swing. If he stays healthy across five or six weeks of clay court tennis, he is capable of deep runs. If the arm issue flares again, his results will be unpredictable. Monitor his post-Monte-Carlo comments closely before backing him for Madrid outright.
Follow our tennis betting tips for the latest Draper match predictions and recommended bets throughout the clay season.
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For a full career profile, stats and head-to-head records, see the Jack Draper player profile.
FAQs
When does Jack Draper play next?
Jack Draper’s next tournament is the Monte-Carlo Masters, which runs from 5–12 April 2026. His first-round match date will be confirmed when the draw is released.
What is Jack Draper’s ATP ranking?
Draper is currently ranked ATP No. 26 in the world (as of March 2026). His career-high ranking was No. 4, achieved in June 2025.
Is Jack Draper injured?
Draper returned from an eight-month absence caused by bone bruising on his left (serving) arm in February 2026. He has played three tournaments since returning and has made technical adjustments to his serve to protect the injury.
What is Jack Draper’s best surface?
Draper’s career statistics show hard courts as his strongest surface (68.6% win rate), with grass close behind (67.9%). His clay court record has improved significantly — he went 12–4 on clay in 2025, reaching the Madrid Open final.
