Jack Draper has joked about not living up to his nickname, 'Big D'.
The 23-year-old tennis star, who also works as a model, is called 'Big D' by many tennis enthusiasts.
The British No.1 tennis player has acknowledged that he might not fully embody the 'Big D' persona given to him by fans.
In a 2023 interview that has resurfaced, where the nickname 'Big D' was first mentioned to him, he responded, "Big D! It’s a shame coz I don’t have one. Sorry!"
Draper has often received compliments on his name, which he thinks would fit well in a James Bond film.
He mentioned, "People often say, ‘Oh, I like your name, Jack Draper.’ Many international fans also tell me, ‘I love your name, it’s amazing.’"
Draper recently achieved his first ATP Masters 1000 title with a convincing win against Holger Rune at Indian Wells.
After his dominant 68-minute victory over the Danish player, he commented, "Winning here feels incredible.
"I’ve been watching this tournament since I was a kid, seeing all the champions play on this court.
It truly means the world to me to become a champion here.
"It’s definitely a huge moment for me. Breaking into the top 10 and winning my first Masters title boosts my self-belief and confidence even more.
"Coming into today, I knew it was a final.
"To be honest, I felt a bit nervous before playing, but once I stepped onto the court, I felt fantastic.
"I felt in control and knew exactly what I needed to do."
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