According to Tim Henman, British No 1 Jack Draper is poised to win Grand Slams in the future, even though he was eliminated from the recent French Open.
Draper lost in the fourth round to Alexander Bublik at Roland Garros, missing an opportunity to play against world No 1 Jannik Sinner.
The 23-year-old is currently ranked fourth in the live ATP standings, trailing only Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz, and Alexander Zverev.
Draper had a solid clay-court season, reaching a final in Madrid and securing his first wins at Roland Garros, and is now preparing for the grass-court season in the UK, including Wimbledon.
Due to early career injuries, Draper has less tour experience compared to his peers; his match against Bublik was his 162nd tour-level match, whereas the slightly older Sinner has played over 350, and the younger Alcaraz has played more than 300.
Tim Henman, speaking on TNT Sports, praised Draper`s progress this year, highlighting his three five-set wins in Australia, his first Masters 1000 title on hardcourt, and reaching the Madrid Masters 1000 final on clay, a surface he hadn`t previously played a full season on at this level.
Henman added that Draper performed well in Rome and reached the fourth round at the French Open. While the loss to Bublik, which prevented a match against Sinner, will be disappointing, Draper still has numerous future opportunities.
Upcoming grass-court tournaments, including Queen`s and Wimbledon in the UK, offer further chances for Draper.
Draper`s game is constantly evolving, with room for improvement, particularly in gaining experience from playing significant matches on the tour.
Draper has some time to rest and prepare for the switch from clay to grass courts.
Henman concluded that Draper is on a significant learning curve, has shown considerable improvement, and will have many more chances at the French Open and other Grand Slams, expressing strong belief that Draper will win a Grand Slam title eventually.Petchey: Grand Slam titles are hard to come by 
However, Mark Petchey, currently coaching Emma Raducanu, believes that winning major titles in tennis is very difficult.
Petchey, who previously coached Andy Murray, stated that while Draper will adapt quickly to the grass season, the main challenge is the inherent difficulty of winning a Grand Slam due to the two-week duration, variable conditions, and facing seven opponents with diverse playing styles and strategies.
He contrasted this with the dominance shown by Alcaraz, Sinner, and the `Big Four`, noting that top players often find a way to win even when opponents like Bublik are playing exceptionally well, which will be a key test for Draper.
Petchey expressed excitement for Draper`s future but stressed that the Grand Slam draw includes 128 highly skilled players.
Two-time French Open champion Jim Courier commented that Draper`s forehand is among the best in men`s tennis, but he seemed passive during the match against Bublik.
Courier felt that while the loss is disappointing, it might be easier for Draper to accept as he didn`t necessarily play poorly.
Evert: He`s not intimidated by anybody
Eighteen-time Grand Slam champion Chris Evert described Draper as having “it all.”
Evert noted Draper`s hard work on his fitness, which is crucial on clay due to longer rallies, and observed the physical improvements resulting from his gym work.
She added that Draper possesses inner confidence and belief, feeling like he belongs among the top players and can challenge anyone, without being arrogant.
Evert concluded that Draper shows no intimidation towards opponents, which is a positive sign.
