Jack Draper clinches his first Masters 1000 title—only to be hilariously snubbed by his mum live on BBC radio.
Jack Draper’s historic victory at Indian Wells should have been a moment of pure celebration, but instead, the 23-year-old British tennis star found himself hilariously snubbed by his own mum live on BBC radio.
The Sutton-born player secured the biggest title of his career, crushing Holger Rune 6-2, 6-2 in the Indian Wells final, cementing his rise into the ATP’s top 10 rankings. His dominant run in the tournament saw him overcome Carlos Alcaraz, Taylor Fritz, and Ben Shelton, earning him a huge £930,000 payday and putting him just 60 points behind 24-time Grand Slam winner Novak Djokovic in the world rankings.
However, in a comedic twist, while Draper was likely calling to share the moment, his mother, Nicky Draper, was too preoccupied to answer.
“He’s very good, he always calls me and we have a chat,” Nicky said during an interview on BBC Radio Surrey. “In fact, I’ve just declined his call now. I was a little bit distracted and saw he was calling me—I’ve just declined him.”
The radio host, sensing the irony, suggested getting Draper on the line for a three-way conversation, but his mum laughed off the idea, speculating that her son and his team were likely celebrating.
Despite the accidental snub, Nicky expressed immense pride in her son’s achievements.
“He’s worked so hard for this. He’s always been a really good player, but that doesn’t get you too far. You have to put in the work every day, and he’s done that,” she said.
A Career-Defining Moment for Draper
Draper’s breakthrough victory at Indian Wells has cemented him as one of the most exciting young talents in tennis. The title adds to his ATP 250 Stuttgart and ATP 500 Vienna wins in 2024, showing his continued rise on the tour.
His next stop is the Miami Open, where he will aim to continue his impressive form. With momentum on his side, Draper is proving that he is a serious contender among the world’s best—even if he still has to wait for his mum to call him back.
