DRAPER IS A SLAM TO BE CHAMP

FORMER British No.1 John Lloyd has praised the "honesty" of Jack Draper - and insists he will return to Wimbledon as a contender next year.

- NEIL MCLEMAN

World No.4 Draper (above) was in a downbeat mood after losing in four sets to Marin Cilic and admitted: "I've still got a lot of areas that I need to improve in my game." Draper, 23, is taking a few days off before crossing the Atlantic for the US hardcourt season.

Ex-Davis Cup captain Lloyd was impressed with what he saw from Draper.