French Open 2025: John McEnroe will be 'surprised' if Jack Draper doesn't win 'multiple' Grand Slams after latest Roland-Garros win

John McEnroe believes that Jack Draper "can do everything" on the tennis court and tips the British star to win "multiple" Grand Slams. The TNT Sports commentator was reacting after the 23-year-old overcame Gael Monfils in an epic match on Court Philippe-Chatrier to reach the third round of the French Open. Draper faces Joao Fonseca next, in what McEnroe feels is a "box office" contest.

McEnroe backs 'incredible' Draper to win 'multiple majors' after Monfils epic

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John McEnroe will be "surprised" if Britain’s men No. 1 Jack Draper fails to win "multiple" Grand Slams.

Draper has captivated the tennis world in the last 12 months, climbing into the world’s top five after reaching the US Open semi-finals and clinching his first ATP Masters title at Indian Wells.

The 23-year-old "won a lot of fans" at the French Open on Thursday night, battling past home favourite and veteran Gael Monfils in an epic on Court Philippe-Chatrier to reach the third round.

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"I tell you one thing, he won a lot of fans tonight with the way he played and the way he acted and the way he handled the whole situation," McEnroe told TNT Sports.

"It's one of those matches that you’re proud to be a tennis player. You look back at these two guys digging that deep, you're looking at a guy 38 years old that is still moving unbelievably well, and you see Jack Draper maturing, playing better and better on the spot.

"I mean, I'll be surprised if he doesn't win multiple majors. It is incredible how much he's improving and how great a player he's become."

'He can do everything' - Draper has 'big things to look forward to', says McEnroe

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"He can do everything," McEnroe continued.

"He's an excellent volleyer, the serve is huge. He took his shirt off and I was immediately jealous. The guy is in unbelievable shape.

"I tell you, he's got a lot of big things to look forward to."

Draper's journey at Roland-Garros does not get any easier as he meets the highly rated Joao Fonseca in Saturday's third-round contest.

"He's absolutely going to bring the flare, he's also going to bring a lot of fans with him so it'll be interesting to see where they put that match," said McEnroe about his next opponent.

"It might be a little bit annoying for Jack to have the crowd against him again but I think that's what's going to happen, especially if it's on a rather small court, so he's going to have to rebound quickly.

"I doubt that will be a night match, but it certainly could be because that's box office for us.

"You're going to see a lot of those two in the next 10 years."