In this tumultuous year of King Charles battling cancer and having to take a step back from his regular duties, the King sat for a vital portrait that will be hung in Draper’s Hall in London.
This first official portrait of himself, commissioned by The Draper’s Company, was painted by Jonathan Yeo and unveiled just as the King returned to work.
Visit London called The Draper’s Company, formed in 1361 as a “trade association of cloth and wool merchants.” The hall is open for events but not open to the public viewing.
The portrait, which the BBC has described, is a “vivid red work, measuring about 8ft 6in by 6ft 6in.” In the large painting, The King holds a sword, and a butterfly lands on his shoulder.
The adage says that beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but this new portrait proves divisive among royal fans.
This first official portrait of himself, commissioned by The Draper’s Company, was painted by Jonathan Yeo and unveiled just as the King returned to work.
Visit London called The Draper’s Company, formed in 1361 as a “trade association of cloth and wool merchants.” The hall is open for events but not open to the public viewing.
The portrait, which the BBC has described, is a “vivid red work, measuring about 8ft 6in by 6ft 6in.” In the large painting, The King holds a sword, and a butterfly lands on his shoulder.
The adage says that beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but this new portrait proves divisive among royal fans.
- 5/15/2024
- by Pamela Roy
- Monsters and Critics
Get ready for another captivating episode of “Emmerdale” as the drama continues to unfold in the picturesque Yorkshire Dales. Tune in this Monday, April 22nd, at 7:30 Pm on ITV to catch all the excitement, heartbreaks, and surprises that the residents of the farm and nearby village have in store.
Set against the stunning backdrop of the Yorkshire countryside, “Emmerdale” follows the lives of its diverse cast of characters as they navigate through the ups and downs of rural life. From love triangles to family feuds, the residents of Emmerdale deal with all the drama, joys, and heartbreaks that life throws their way.
With compelling storylines and relatable characters, “Emmerdale” offers viewers a glimpse into the complexities of human relationships and the tight-knit community bonds that define life in the Dales. Whether you’re a longtime fan or new to the show, there’s always something exciting happening in Emmerdale.
Set against the stunning backdrop of the Yorkshire countryside, “Emmerdale” follows the lives of its diverse cast of characters as they navigate through the ups and downs of rural life. From love triangles to family feuds, the residents of Emmerdale deal with all the drama, joys, and heartbreaks that life throws their way.
With compelling storylines and relatable characters, “Emmerdale” offers viewers a glimpse into the complexities of human relationships and the tight-knit community bonds that define life in the Dales. Whether you’re a longtime fan or new to the show, there’s always something exciting happening in Emmerdale.
- 4/16/2024
- by Posts UK
- TV Everyday
“Emmerdale” returns to ITV with another gripping episode set amidst the stunning backdrop of the Yorkshire Dales. Set in the heart of the beautiful countryside, this long-running soap opera follows the lives of the residents of a farm and the nearby village as they navigate the complexities of life, love, and everything in between.
In this episode, viewers can expect a rollercoaster of emotions as the characters face the drama, joys, and heartbreaks that life throws their way. From simmering conflicts to heartwarming moments of connection, “Emmerdale” offers a compelling glimpse into the intertwined lives of its diverse cast of characters.
Tune in to ITV at 7:30 Pm on Monday, April 15, 2024, to immerse yourself in the captivating world of “Emmerdale.” Don’t miss out on the chance to experience the drama and excitement as the residents of this rural community navigate the highs and lows of everyday life against the...
In this episode, viewers can expect a rollercoaster of emotions as the characters face the drama, joys, and heartbreaks that life throws their way. From simmering conflicts to heartwarming moments of connection, “Emmerdale” offers a compelling glimpse into the intertwined lives of its diverse cast of characters.
Tune in to ITV at 7:30 Pm on Monday, April 15, 2024, to immerse yourself in the captivating world of “Emmerdale.” Don’t miss out on the chance to experience the drama and excitement as the residents of this rural community navigate the highs and lows of everyday life against the...
- 4/9/2024
- by Posts UK
- TV Everyday
Former Nickelodeon star Allie Dimeco recently posted a TikTok video in which she claimed she was once forced to kiss an older male on the set of “The Naked Brothers Band,” in which she starred as Rosalina. The series, created by Polly Draper, used the mockumentary format and starred Nat Wolff and Alex Wolff as fictionalized members of a family rock band. Rosalina was Nat’s love interest on the show, but their relationship hit a speed bump in Season 3 when she had a quick fling with a French man (Jake Hertzog).
Dimeco told her followers that she had been “stressed” while watching “Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV,” the buzzy ID Discovery documentary about abuse allegations at Nickelodeon, and said “I went through trauma” of her own during her time at Nickelodeon.
“There was an episode where Rosalina ‘cheated’ on Nat and kind of kissed a French guy,...
Dimeco told her followers that she had been “stressed” while watching “Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV,” the buzzy ID Discovery documentary about abuse allegations at Nickelodeon, and said “I went through trauma” of her own during her time at Nickelodeon.
“There was an episode where Rosalina ‘cheated’ on Nat and kind of kissed a French guy,...
- 3/26/2024
- by Zack Sharf
- Variety Film + TV
Hello, and welcome to the Scene 2 Seen Podcast! I am Valerie Complex, an associate editor and film writer at Deadline. Today I’m chatting with award-winning filmmaker and advertising agency veteran Deborah Riley Draper.
Draper is getting set to premiere her newest project, James Brown: Say It Loud, on Monday on A&e Network. She directed and co-wrote the four-part docuseries, which examines Brown’s legacy through exclusive interviews, never-before-seen footage and his beloved music catalog. It is executive produced by Rolling Stones’ Mick Jagger and Oscar winner Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson.
Draper previously directed the two-part series The Legacy of Black Wall Street for OWN/Discovery+, which received an NAACP Image Awards nomination for Outstanding Breakthrough Creative (Television). In 2017, she received an NAACP Image Award nomination for her documentary Olympic Pride, American Prejudice, which she also directed, produced and wrote, telling the untold story of the 18 African Americans who defied Hitler...
Draper is getting set to premiere her newest project, James Brown: Say It Loud, on Monday on A&e Network. She directed and co-wrote the four-part docuseries, which examines Brown’s legacy through exclusive interviews, never-before-seen footage and his beloved music catalog. It is executive produced by Rolling Stones’ Mick Jagger and Oscar winner Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson.
Draper previously directed the two-part series The Legacy of Black Wall Street for OWN/Discovery+, which received an NAACP Image Awards nomination for Outstanding Breakthrough Creative (Television). In 2017, she received an NAACP Image Award nomination for her documentary Olympic Pride, American Prejudice, which she also directed, produced and wrote, telling the untold story of the 18 African Americans who defied Hitler...
- 2/16/2024
- by Valerie Complex
- Deadline Film + TV
Dateline NBC’s gripping episode, “The Secret in Black Rock Canyon,” airing on February 18, 2024, delves into the harrowing murder of Cassie Jo Stoddart, a 16-year-old high school student from Pocatello, Idaho. This tragic event shocked the nation as it unfolded like a scene from a horror movie, echoing the chilling themes of the film ‘Scream.’
Cassie’s life was tragically cut short on September 22, 2006, while house-sitting for her aunt and uncle. The perpetrators, her classmates Brian Draper and Torey Adamcik, meticulously planned her murder, inspired by their fascination with horror movies. Their motiveless act, seemingly to emulate a fictional scenario, sent shockwaves through the community.
Dateline’s episode provides an in-depth exploration of the background, murder, investigation, and subsequent trials. Viewers will witness how Cassie’s murder unfolded, the challenges faced during the investigation, and the emotional trials that followed, ultimately leading to justice being served.
“The Secret in Black...
Cassie’s life was tragically cut short on September 22, 2006, while house-sitting for her aunt and uncle. The perpetrators, her classmates Brian Draper and Torey Adamcik, meticulously planned her murder, inspired by their fascination with horror movies. Their motiveless act, seemingly to emulate a fictional scenario, sent shockwaves through the community.
Dateline’s episode provides an in-depth exploration of the background, murder, investigation, and subsequent trials. Viewers will witness how Cassie’s murder unfolded, the challenges faced during the investigation, and the emotional trials that followed, ultimately leading to justice being served.
“The Secret in Black...
- 2/15/2024
- by Alex Matthews
- TV Regular
Fans of “Classic Emmerdale” should get ready for a trip down memory lane with an episode full of drama and unexpected twists, airing at 1:40 Pm this Friday, February 2nd, 2024, on ITV3. The episode offers a nostalgic look back at some of the iconic moments and characters that have shaped the landscape of this beloved soap.
In this episode, Betty gets a surprising message from Seth all the way from Australia, stirring up emotions and perhaps some old memories. The long-distance communication between Betty and Seth adds a touch of sentimentality to the show, reminding viewers of the enduring connections between these characters.
Meanwhile, Cain is up to his usual scheming, using an unsuspecting Debbie in his plan to trap Charity. This storyline showcases the complex relationships and cunning tactics that are a staple of “Emmerdale.” Cain’s manipulative nature and Debbie’s innocence in the scenario create a compelling and tense dynamic.
In this episode, Betty gets a surprising message from Seth all the way from Australia, stirring up emotions and perhaps some old memories. The long-distance communication between Betty and Seth adds a touch of sentimentality to the show, reminding viewers of the enduring connections between these characters.
Meanwhile, Cain is up to his usual scheming, using an unsuspecting Debbie in his plan to trap Charity. This storyline showcases the complex relationships and cunning tactics that are a staple of “Emmerdale.” Cain’s manipulative nature and Debbie’s innocence in the scenario create a compelling and tense dynamic.
- 1/27/2024
- by Posts UK
- TV Everyday
This Friday at 7:00 Pm on ITV, “Emmerdale” unveils another gripping episode, leaving fans on the edge of their seats with a blend of drama and emotional tension. In this installment, Gabby takes center stage as she makes a heartfelt attempt to mend fences with Laurel, adding a layer of complexity to their relationship.
Meanwhile, Chas takes on the role of an investigator, delving into the depths of her research, promising viewers a storyline brimming with intrigue and suspense. The stakes rise as Marlon and Mary express genuine concern for Rhona, hinting at potential challenges that will keep the audience guessing.
“Emmerdale” continues to deliver compelling narratives that tug at the heartstrings and keep fans eagerly anticipating each twist and turn. With a mix of emotional encounters, mysteries, and heartfelt moments, this Friday’s episode promises to be a must-watch, adding another layer to the captivating tapestry of life in the village.
Meanwhile, Chas takes on the role of an investigator, delving into the depths of her research, promising viewers a storyline brimming with intrigue and suspense. The stakes rise as Marlon and Mary express genuine concern for Rhona, hinting at potential challenges that will keep the audience guessing.
“Emmerdale” continues to deliver compelling narratives that tug at the heartstrings and keep fans eagerly anticipating each twist and turn. With a mix of emotional encounters, mysteries, and heartfelt moments, this Friday’s episode promises to be a must-watch, adding another layer to the captivating tapestry of life in the village.
- 1/20/2024
- by Posts UK
- TV Everyday
Derek Draper, the husband of British broadcaster Kate Garraway and the subject of ITV’s Finding Derek documentary, has died aged 56.
Garraway posted the news on her Instagram this morning, announcing that her husband had been “critically ill following a cardiac arrest in early December which, because of the damage inflicted by Covid in March 2020, led to further complications.”
“I’m sad to have to tell you all that my darling husband Derek has passed away,” wrote Garraway. “Derek was surrounded by his family in his final days and I was by his side holding his hand throughout the last long hours and when he passed.”
She thanked “all the medical teams who fought so hard to save him and to make his final moments as comfortable and dignified as possible,” adding: “Sending so much love and thanks to all of you who have so generously given our family so much support.
Garraway posted the news on her Instagram this morning, announcing that her husband had been “critically ill following a cardiac arrest in early December which, because of the damage inflicted by Covid in March 2020, led to further complications.”
“I’m sad to have to tell you all that my darling husband Derek has passed away,” wrote Garraway. “Derek was surrounded by his family in his final days and I was by his side holding his hand throughout the last long hours and when he passed.”
She thanked “all the medical teams who fought so hard to save him and to make his final moments as comfortable and dignified as possible,” adding: “Sending so much love and thanks to all of you who have so generously given our family so much support.
- 1/5/2024
- by Max Goldbart
- Deadline Film + TV
Jack Draper, like many other British players, looks up to Andy Murray, and he recently talked about the Scot's impact on him.
Jack Draper is the future of British tennis alongside Emma Raducanu, and the country has high expectations of them. On the men's side, Draper will step into big shoes once Andy Murray retires, as he set the bar pretty high.
It's not something that scares the young Brit as he grew up watching Murray, so he's fully aware of everything he ever did. Most of those achievements were followed by Draper on TV, and he wants to do the same things: winning Wimbledon, the Olympics, and all the other tournaments.
He helped me before I even knew him; he's the one inspired me to so want to achieve great things in tennis. I remember watching him win Wimbledon in 2013. I remember him winning the Olympic Games in 2012, and when he played mixed doubles.
Jack Draper is the future of British tennis alongside Emma Raducanu, and the country has high expectations of them. On the men's side, Draper will step into big shoes once Andy Murray retires, as he set the bar pretty high.
It's not something that scares the young Brit as he grew up watching Murray, so he's fully aware of everything he ever did. Most of those achievements were followed by Draper on TV, and he wants to do the same things: winning Wimbledon, the Olympics, and all the other tournaments.
He helped me before I even knew him; he's the one inspired me to so want to achieve great things in tennis. I remember watching him win Wimbledon in 2013. I remember him winning the Olympic Games in 2012, and when he played mixed doubles.
- 1/1/2024
- Tennis-Infinity
For Jack Draper, Christmas came a week earlier, thanks to a monstrous paycheck amounting to $546,800 for three days' work at the Ultimate Tennis Showdown in London.
Billed as the Grand Final, the Ultimate Tennis Showdown (Uts Tour) culminated with the showpiece event after the conclusion of the two global events held during the year in Los Angeles and Frankfurt (the Uts event in Seoul was canceled and postponed to 2024).
Draper entered the tournament as a wild card in his home country and powered to the title on his debut appearance with his dazzling array of power tennis and finesse. The 21-year-old southpaw defeated World No. 8 Holger "The Viking" Rune 12-14, 15-12, 13-10, 19-7.
Draper, who edged Casper Ruud narrowly in the semis, was already guaranteed his largest payday on a match court regardless of the outcome. But with the win over the Norwegian, he steamed confidently into Sunday's final, with...
Billed as the Grand Final, the Ultimate Tennis Showdown (Uts Tour) culminated with the showpiece event after the conclusion of the two global events held during the year in Los Angeles and Frankfurt (the Uts event in Seoul was canceled and postponed to 2024).
Draper entered the tournament as a wild card in his home country and powered to the title on his debut appearance with his dazzling array of power tennis and finesse. The 21-year-old southpaw defeated World No. 8 Holger "The Viking" Rune 12-14, 15-12, 13-10, 19-7.
Draper, who edged Casper Ruud narrowly in the semis, was already guaranteed his largest payday on a match court regardless of the outcome. But with the win over the Norwegian, he steamed confidently into Sunday's final, with...
- 12/19/2023
- Tennis-Infinity
Jack Draper had a really strong week in London at the Ultimate Tennis Showdown as he won the exhibition event.
The event is not an Atp event, as it has its own rules, but he did face some pretty strong players this week. The event featured players like Holger Rune and Casper Ruud, among others, which is clearly some pretty solid opposition.
He first bested Ruud to get to the final and then Rune in the final to win the event and it's a pretty big deal for him. The year was a long and challenging one with a lot of injuries, so being back to full health and playing well is all Draper wanted.
My year has been tough up until summer. To finish this strong and play some great tennis in my home country, in my home city, is amazing.
It's been a long journey back for Draper,...
The event is not an Atp event, as it has its own rules, but he did face some pretty strong players this week. The event featured players like Holger Rune and Casper Ruud, among others, which is clearly some pretty solid opposition.
He first bested Ruud to get to the final and then Rune in the final to win the event and it's a pretty big deal for him. The year was a long and challenging one with a lot of injuries, so being back to full health and playing well is all Draper wanted.
My year has been tough up until summer. To finish this strong and play some great tennis in my home country, in my home city, is amazing.
It's been a long journey back for Draper,...
- 12/18/2023
- Tennis-Infinity
Holger Rune took on Jack Draper in the Uts Grand Final in London and lost to him, warning the rest of the Atp Tour that the Brit is playing on a Top 10 level.
The Ultimate Tennis Showdown in London gave us a first glimpse of some pretty big names that could play some amazing tennis in 2024. Holger Rune was at the event, as was Jack Draper, and these two faced each other in the final.
It was an interesting match, but the home player ultimately took the win with a sensational performance in the final, which impressed Rune quite a bit. Draper has been known as a pretty talented player for a while now but struggled greatly with injuries in the past year.
He seems to have finally rid himself of those problems, and this win over Rune shouldn't be a huge surprise. According to the Danish player, Draper played...
The Ultimate Tennis Showdown in London gave us a first glimpse of some pretty big names that could play some amazing tennis in 2024. Holger Rune was at the event, as was Jack Draper, and these two faced each other in the final.
It was an interesting match, but the home player ultimately took the win with a sensational performance in the final, which impressed Rune quite a bit. Draper has been known as a pretty talented player for a while now but struggled greatly with injuries in the past year.
He seems to have finally rid himself of those problems, and this win over Rune shouldn't be a huge surprise. According to the Danish player, Draper played...
- 12/18/2023
- Tennis-Infinity
Jack Draper was better than everyone else at the 2023 Ultimate Tennis Showdown (Uts) Grand Final in London, and he proved it against Holger Rune in the final match.
Jack "The Power" Draper defeat Holger "The Viking" Rune already during the round-robin stage, and the two players met once again, this time in the final of the competition.
The British player bested Casper "The Ice Man" Ruud in the semifinal, while the Dane outplayed until-then-undefeated Andrey "Rublo" Rublev to set up the final clash with the home crowd favorite.
The first quarter was a close one, as both players chose a very patient approach, with not many rallies played. The Dane eventually prevailed, winning the opening quarter 14-12.
In the second quarter, Draper was the better player and leveled the score of the match. This time, one more point was played, and the home crowd pushed their player, who won the quarter 15-12.
After that,...
Jack "The Power" Draper defeat Holger "The Viking" Rune already during the round-robin stage, and the two players met once again, this time in the final of the competition.
The British player bested Casper "The Ice Man" Ruud in the semifinal, while the Dane outplayed until-then-undefeated Andrey "Rublo" Rublev to set up the final clash with the home crowd favorite.
The first quarter was a close one, as both players chose a very patient approach, with not many rallies played. The Dane eventually prevailed, winning the opening quarter 14-12.
In the second quarter, Draper was the better player and leveled the score of the match. This time, one more point was played, and the home crowd pushed their player, who won the quarter 15-12.
After that,...
- 12/17/2023
- Tennis-Infinity
Jack Draper is proving his talent this week at the 2023 Ultimate Tennis Showdown (Uts) Grand Final in London, as he defeated yet another opponent, this time Casper Ruud in the semifinal.
The British player was really convincing during the round-robin stage of the tournament, and after Holger "The Viking" Rune beat Andrey "Rublo" Rublev, Jack "The Power" Draper took on Casper "The Ice Man" Ruud for the last final spot.
Ahead of the tournament, the Brit talked about leaving an image of an injured player behind him during the 2024 Atp season, but he's managing to do that already during the off-season.
At the Uts Grand Final in London, he was the most dominant player in the group stage, and his semifinal match against the Norwegian wasn't any less impressive, as he won once again in three quarters.
The first quarter was very close and the deciding point had to decide...
The British player was really convincing during the round-robin stage of the tournament, and after Holger "The Viking" Rune beat Andrey "Rublo" Rublev, Jack "The Power" Draper took on Casper "The Ice Man" Ruud for the last final spot.
Ahead of the tournament, the Brit talked about leaving an image of an injured player behind him during the 2024 Atp season, but he's managing to do that already during the off-season.
At the Uts Grand Final in London, he was the most dominant player in the group stage, and his semifinal match against the Norwegian wasn't any less impressive, as he won once again in three quarters.
The first quarter was very close and the deciding point had to decide...
- 12/17/2023
- Tennis-Infinity
Jack Draper struggled with injuries in 2023, and that's why he would like to get rid of that image during the 2024 season.
Being injured is never good for any professional athlete, and for the young Brit, who seemed to be one of the emerging talents on the Atp Tour, the injuries came at the worst possible moment.
However, once he returned to competition, he showed his undeniable qualities, winning the Atp Challenger in Bergamo, and after that, reaching his first-ever Tour-level final in Sofia.
After that, he continued to prove his qualities at the 2023 Ultimate Tennis Showdown (Uts) Grand Final in London, where he beat several good players.
It was ahead of this tournament that the British player spoke to iNews about his season, and how he approaches the training. According to Draper, many tennis players rely on their skills, and that's not the path he wants to choose.
"It’s...
Being injured is never good for any professional athlete, and for the young Brit, who seemed to be one of the emerging talents on the Atp Tour, the injuries came at the worst possible moment.
However, once he returned to competition, he showed his undeniable qualities, winning the Atp Challenger in Bergamo, and after that, reaching his first-ever Tour-level final in Sofia.
After that, he continued to prove his qualities at the 2023 Ultimate Tennis Showdown (Uts) Grand Final in London, where he beat several good players.
It was ahead of this tournament that the British player spoke to iNews about his season, and how he approaches the training. According to Draper, many tennis players rely on their skills, and that's not the path he wants to choose.
"It’s...
- 12/17/2023
- Tennis-Infinity
Jack Draper recorded already his second win at the 2023 Ultimate Tennis Showdown Grand Final when he bested Gael Monfils, who was forced to retire mid-match.
After Holger Rune started the action-packed Saturday with win over Alexander Bublik, Jack "The Power" Draper and Gael "La Monf" Monfils played the second match at the 2023 Uts Grand Final in London.
After Day 1 of the round robin action, Draper had one win under his belt, and so did the Frenchman, who best Alexander Bublik in his first match at the tournament.
Therefore, this match was a crucial one, as for both players, it could mean qualifying for the Final Four, joining Andrey "Rublo" Rublev, who had already sealed his spot.
Draper, who is the home crowd favorite in his hometown, was the better player once again, but the first quarter proved to be a real challenge for both players. However, the Brit eventually emerged victorious.
After Holger Rune started the action-packed Saturday with win over Alexander Bublik, Jack "The Power" Draper and Gael "La Monf" Monfils played the second match at the 2023 Uts Grand Final in London.
After Day 1 of the round robin action, Draper had one win under his belt, and so did the Frenchman, who best Alexander Bublik in his first match at the tournament.
Therefore, this match was a crucial one, as for both players, it could mean qualifying for the Final Four, joining Andrey "Rublo" Rublev, who had already sealed his spot.
Draper, who is the home crowd favorite in his hometown, was the better player once again, but the first quarter proved to be a real challenge for both players. However, the Brit eventually emerged victorious.
- 12/16/2023
- Tennis-Infinity
Jack Draper seems to be almost unstoppable since returning to competitive tennis, and now he dominated Holger Rune at the 2023 Ultimate Tennis Showdown Grand Final.
Jack "The Power" Draper and Holger "The Viking" Rune received wild cards for the 2023 Uts Grand Final in London, and the two players also met in Group B of the round robin stage of the tournament.
Draper, who spent a big part of the 2023 season sidelined with an injury, recently returned and won an Atp Challenger title in Bergamo, before playing the Sofia Open, where he reached his first-ever Tour-level final.
After Andrey "Rublo" Rublev managed to win both of his matches in Group A, it was also time for some Group B action at the Uts Grand Final, and home player certainly delivered.
Facing a Top 10 player was never going to be easy for the Brit, but his level was just much higher than his opponents,...
Jack "The Power" Draper and Holger "The Viking" Rune received wild cards for the 2023 Uts Grand Final in London, and the two players also met in Group B of the round robin stage of the tournament.
Draper, who spent a big part of the 2023 season sidelined with an injury, recently returned and won an Atp Challenger title in Bergamo, before playing the Sofia Open, where he reached his first-ever Tour-level final.
After Andrey "Rublo" Rublev managed to win both of his matches in Group A, it was also time for some Group B action at the Uts Grand Final, and home player certainly delivered.
Facing a Top 10 player was never going to be easy for the Brit, but his level was just much higher than his opponents,...
- 12/15/2023
- Tennis-Infinity
British rising star Jack Draper is backing Emma Raducanu to rediscover her Grand Slam-winning form when she returns to the Wta tour next month.
Raducanu made history at the 2021 US Open when she became the first qualifier to win a major title without dropping a set in all ten matches in New York. That success, sadly, has proved to be a flash in the pan thus far, as the Toronto-born Briton struggled for consistency and with injuries.
This year, Raducanu played just three and a half months on tour before her season was curtailed by wrist and ankle injuries. After undergoing three surgeries, she is back on the practice courts, gearing up to return at next month's Asb Classic in Auckland.
Draper, who has dealt with his fair share of injury troubles in his young career, knows of Raducanu's vast talent potential, having grown up with her in the juniors.
Raducanu made history at the 2021 US Open when she became the first qualifier to win a major title without dropping a set in all ten matches in New York. That success, sadly, has proved to be a flash in the pan thus far, as the Toronto-born Briton struggled for consistency and with injuries.
This year, Raducanu played just three and a half months on tour before her season was curtailed by wrist and ankle injuries. After undergoing three surgeries, she is back on the practice courts, gearing up to return at next month's Asb Classic in Auckland.
Draper, who has dealt with his fair share of injury troubles in his young career, knows of Raducanu's vast talent potential, having grown up with her in the juniors.
- 12/15/2023
- Tennis-Infinity
Jack Draper is probably the most exciting British tennis player to have risen into the Top 100 since a young Andy Murray burst onto the scene almost two decades ago.
Draper has showcased plenty of talent in his young career, and having gotten his ranking back into double digits; he'll be hoping for a more significant and productive season in 2024. The only thing that has held him back is injuries, and we've not seen the entire repertoire and skillset regularly.
But it shouldn't escape anyone's mind that he is only 21 and has a long future ahead of him. Draper's fellow peers who are just about his age or slightly older have taken considerable strides to ascend the global ranks of men's tennis.
Carlos Alcaraz, 20, has already captured two Grand Slams and been to World No. 1. As for Jannik Sinner, 22, he is currently sitting at a career-high ranking of World No. 4 after...
Draper has showcased plenty of talent in his young career, and having gotten his ranking back into double digits; he'll be hoping for a more significant and productive season in 2024. The only thing that has held him back is injuries, and we've not seen the entire repertoire and skillset regularly.
But it shouldn't escape anyone's mind that he is only 21 and has a long future ahead of him. Draper's fellow peers who are just about his age or slightly older have taken considerable strides to ascend the global ranks of men's tennis.
Carlos Alcaraz, 20, has already captured two Grand Slams and been to World No. 1. As for Jannik Sinner, 22, he is currently sitting at a career-high ranking of World No. 4 after...
- 12/15/2023
- Tennis-Infinity
Jack Draper is very close to his grandmother, but unfortunately, she can't recognize him anymore as she fights Alzheimer's, a disease the Brit hopes to raise awareness for.
Jack Draper is one of the best young players on the Atp Tour. His ranking might not indicate it, but that's largely because he struggled with many injuries this year. His talent will certainly propel him to the top sooner than later, but tennis is not all he deeply cares about.
Raising awareness about Alzheimer's, a truly vicious disease that unfortunately has no cure, is something Draper cares deeply about. His grandmother is affected by the disease, so much so that she can't remember who he is anymore.
That's the sad part of the disease, something that's really affected Draper personally. He grew close to his grandmother through tennis, as she was always one of his biggest supporters, but also a former player and coach.
Jack Draper is one of the best young players on the Atp Tour. His ranking might not indicate it, but that's largely because he struggled with many injuries this year. His talent will certainly propel him to the top sooner than later, but tennis is not all he deeply cares about.
Raising awareness about Alzheimer's, a truly vicious disease that unfortunately has no cure, is something Draper cares deeply about. His grandmother is affected by the disease, so much so that she can't remember who he is anymore.
That's the sad part of the disease, something that's really affected Draper personally. He grew close to his grandmother through tennis, as she was always one of his biggest supporters, but also a former player and coach.
- 12/7/2023
- Tennis-Infinity
The Ultimate Tennis Showdown (Uts) will host its inaugural Grand Final in London from December 15 to 17 and the draw for the event has been released.
For context, the last leg of the Uts Tour before the Grand Final was due to take place in Seoul at the start of December, but it has been postponed to 2024 due to logistical issues as stated on the tournament's website. Therefore, the organizers have filled up the last three spots for London.
The beneficiaries include Alexander Bublik, Benoit Paire, and Diego Schwartzman. The Grand Final will commence in a round-robin format, in groups of two, each containing four players. The top two players from each group advance to the semifinal.
Group A features the powerful Andrey Rublev ( winner of Uts Frankfurt), Casper Ruud (a wild card entrant), Diego Schwartzman, and Benoit Paire. Group B is headlined by the energetic Holger Rune, British left-hander Jack Daper,...
For context, the last leg of the Uts Tour before the Grand Final was due to take place in Seoul at the start of December, but it has been postponed to 2024 due to logistical issues as stated on the tournament's website. Therefore, the organizers have filled up the last three spots for London.
The beneficiaries include Alexander Bublik, Benoit Paire, and Diego Schwartzman. The Grand Final will commence in a round-robin format, in groups of two, each containing four players. The top two players from each group advance to the semifinal.
Group A features the powerful Andrey Rublev ( winner of Uts Frankfurt), Casper Ruud (a wild card entrant), Diego Schwartzman, and Benoit Paire. Group B is headlined by the energetic Holger Rune, British left-hander Jack Daper,...
- 11/27/2023
- Tennis-Infinity
Jack Draper played a match for Great Britain at the Davis Cup Finals, and he was glad about the experience even though he lost.
That match was supposed to give Team Gb a chance to find themselves in the next round because Cameron Norrie didn't really have a high chance of beating Novak Djokovic.
Draper needed to win that match to give the country a chance to seek a win through the doubles. Unfortunately for him, it wasn't a very good match from the Brit, who was beaten by Miomir Kecmanovic, who is a player that Draper can certainly beat.
In a talk with the media after the match, Draper expressed gratitude about that experience, even though it was a painful loss. He dealt with multiple injuries this year, out of which the shoulder injury was the worst.
He missed a lot of time on the court and on the Atp Tour,...
That match was supposed to give Team Gb a chance to find themselves in the next round because Cameron Norrie didn't really have a high chance of beating Novak Djokovic.
Draper needed to win that match to give the country a chance to seek a win through the doubles. Unfortunately for him, it wasn't a very good match from the Brit, who was beaten by Miomir Kecmanovic, who is a player that Draper can certainly beat.
In a talk with the media after the match, Draper expressed gratitude about that experience, even though it was a painful loss. He dealt with multiple injuries this year, out of which the shoulder injury was the worst.
He missed a lot of time on the court and on the Atp Tour,...
- 11/25/2023
- Tennis-Infinity
The United Kingdom's dream team for the Davis Cup Finals is seemingly falling apart as Andy Murray withdrew from the team after Daniel Evans.
Great Britain barely made it to the Final Eight at the Davis Cup Finals, requiring some doubles magic from Evans and Skupski to get it done. They were supposed to send one of the best teams on paper with Andy Murray, Cameron Norrie, Dan Evans, Jack Draper, and Neal Skupski.
It was a team that had good singles players and good doubles players who all knew how to play indoors. Unfortunately, Dan Evans picked up an injury, which was a huge blow for the team because they lost a really solid doubles player who worked well with Skupski.
That was a problem in itself, and now they lost veteran voice Andy Murray, who delivered a crucial point the last time the country played. Murray announced the...
Great Britain barely made it to the Final Eight at the Davis Cup Finals, requiring some doubles magic from Evans and Skupski to get it done. They were supposed to send one of the best teams on paper with Andy Murray, Cameron Norrie, Dan Evans, Jack Draper, and Neal Skupski.
It was a team that had good singles players and good doubles players who all knew how to play indoors. Unfortunately, Dan Evans picked up an injury, which was a huge blow for the team because they lost a really solid doubles player who worked well with Skupski.
That was a problem in itself, and now they lost veteran voice Andy Murray, who delivered a crucial point the last time the country played. Murray announced the...
- 11/18/2023
- Tennis-Infinity
Jack Draper is not a player who gets too far ahead of himself, but he is ambitious and wants to finish in the Top 20 places next season.
Draper has had a rollercoaster year, to say the least. There have been spasmodic flashes of brilliance, but at the same time, his body dictated his season. The 21-year-old missed vast stretches of 2023 battling injuries and missed a combined six months of the season.
In January, Draper picked up a leg injury in a four-set defeat to Rafael Nadal in the first round of the Australian Open. That sent him to the treatment room for nearly two months before he returned to the courts in the second week of March.
But Draper wasn't over the hump and sadly had to retire in the fourth round of Indian Wells due to an abdominal tear. The injury came just a day after he defeated his...
Draper has had a rollercoaster year, to say the least. There have been spasmodic flashes of brilliance, but at the same time, his body dictated his season. The 21-year-old missed vast stretches of 2023 battling injuries and missed a combined six months of the season.
In January, Draper picked up a leg injury in a four-set defeat to Rafael Nadal in the first round of the Australian Open. That sent him to the treatment room for nearly two months before he returned to the courts in the second week of March.
But Draper wasn't over the hump and sadly had to retire in the fourth round of Indian Wells due to an abdominal tear. The injury came just a day after he defeated his...
- 11/14/2023
- Tennis-Infinity
Saturday was a landmark day for Jack Draper, who broke new ground on the Atp Tour by reaching his first Atp final at the Sofia Open.
Draper fell short in his title quest, losing to the in-form and experienced 35-year-old Adrian Mannarino in three highly engrossing sets. But he's not going to leave Bulgaria's capital emptyhanded.
Aside from a runner-up trophy, the 21-year-old from Sutton will climb 21 spots and inside the Top 70 (up to 61 in the live rankings). This is a significant improvement by Draper who fell outside the world's Top 100 in August after missing a combined four and half months of the season due to injuries.
Additionally, Draper became the youngest British man to reach an Atp final since 2009 where his childhood hero Andy Murray defeated Novak Djokovic to win the Miami Masters. Murray was 21 at the time, the same age as Draper who reached the final in Sofia this weekend.
Draper fell short in his title quest, losing to the in-form and experienced 35-year-old Adrian Mannarino in three highly engrossing sets. But he's not going to leave Bulgaria's capital emptyhanded.
Aside from a runner-up trophy, the 21-year-old from Sutton will climb 21 spots and inside the Top 70 (up to 61 in the live rankings). This is a significant improvement by Draper who fell outside the world's Top 100 in August after missing a combined four and half months of the season due to injuries.
Additionally, Draper became the youngest British man to reach an Atp final since 2009 where his childhood hero Andy Murray defeated Novak Djokovic to win the Miami Masters. Murray was 21 at the time, the same age as Draper who reached the final in Sofia this weekend.
- 11/12/2023
- Tennis-Infinity
Jack Draper was on the brink of winning his maiden Atp Tour-level title at the 2023 Sofia Open, but Adrian Mannarino proved too strong to overcome.
The 21-year-old Brit struggled with injuries during the 2023 season, but he was finally fit for the end of it, and it was palpable from the way he competed on the court.
First, Draper won his first title of the year at the Atp Challenger tournament in Bergamo, and after that, he entered the last Atp Tour-level tournament of the year, the 2023 Sofia Open.
After beating Maximilian Marterer, he had to face the top-seeded Lorenzo Musetti, but he easily overcame the challenge. After that, the Brit recorded two more wins to reach his maiden Atp Tour-level final.
In the final match, Draper took on an experienced Mannarino, who has already won two titles in 2023. Both players traded an early break in the opening set of the match,...
The 21-year-old Brit struggled with injuries during the 2023 season, but he was finally fit for the end of it, and it was palpable from the way he competed on the court.
First, Draper won his first title of the year at the Atp Challenger tournament in Bergamo, and after that, he entered the last Atp Tour-level tournament of the year, the 2023 Sofia Open.
After beating Maximilian Marterer, he had to face the top-seeded Lorenzo Musetti, but he easily overcame the challenge. After that, the Brit recorded two more wins to reach his maiden Atp Tour-level final.
In the final match, Draper took on an experienced Mannarino, who has already won two titles in 2023. Both players traded an early break in the opening set of the match,...
- 11/11/2023
- Tennis-Infinity
Jack Draper can't stop and won't stop winning indoors as the Brit extended his winning streak to 9 matches after beating Jan Lennard Struff at the 2023 Sofia Open.
The Brit is known as a very good indoor player and he's backing it up with a recent run. He won the Bergamo Atp Challenger comfortably, beating everyone, including David Goffin in the final, and is now continuing his winning streak in Sofia.
It's up to 9 after he bested Struff today, and it's going to be a maiden Atp final for Draper. Jannik Sinner won his maiden trophy in Sofia a few years ago, and he's had some good luck after that.
We'll see if Draper has a similar trajectory, but first, he needs to win it, of course. If he plays the way he did today, that shouldn't be a problem. Struff is a tricky player with a heavy game, but he...
The Brit is known as a very good indoor player and he's backing it up with a recent run. He won the Bergamo Atp Challenger comfortably, beating everyone, including David Goffin in the final, and is now continuing his winning streak in Sofia.
It's up to 9 after he bested Struff today, and it's going to be a maiden Atp final for Draper. Jannik Sinner won his maiden trophy in Sofia a few years ago, and he's had some good luck after that.
We'll see if Draper has a similar trajectory, but first, he needs to win it, of course. If he plays the way he did today, that shouldn't be a problem. Struff is a tricky player with a heavy game, but he...
- 11/10/2023
- Tennis-Infinity
World No. 10 Holger Rune and British rising star Jack Draper have been named as the two beneficiaries of wild cards at the "Grand Final" of the Ultimate Tennis Showdown (Uts) in London.
The Uts will host its inaugural Grand Final from December 7 to 10 following the conclusion of the three legs of the competition across the globe this year. Each of the three champions in the three legs of 2023 automatically qualifies.
Eight players in total will contest the final event of this year's Uts tournament. Another way to earn a spot in the Grand Final is through a wild card which Rune and Draper have been given. And lastly, the top three players in the Uts Race with the highest points will complete the line-up.
That means Yibing Wu ( winner of Uts LA) and Andrey Rublev ( winner of Uts Frankfurt) have also secured their spots at the Grand Final in London.
The Uts will host its inaugural Grand Final from December 7 to 10 following the conclusion of the three legs of the competition across the globe this year. Each of the three champions in the three legs of 2023 automatically qualifies.
Eight players in total will contest the final event of this year's Uts tournament. Another way to earn a spot in the Grand Final is through a wild card which Rune and Draper have been given. And lastly, the top three players in the Uts Race with the highest points will complete the line-up.
That means Yibing Wu ( winner of Uts LA) and Andrey Rublev ( winner of Uts Frankfurt) have also secured their spots at the Grand Final in London.
- 11/10/2023
- Tennis-Infinity
Jack Draper added an eighth win in a row as the Brit continues to dominate indoors, beating Cem Ilkel in two simple sets at the 2023 Sofia Open.
Draper established himself as a really good indoor player last year by winning a couple of Atp Challenger events. After going 26-8 indoors last year, the Brit is doing it again this year, winning his 8th consecutive match today.
He's playing really well, highlighted by his win over the Bergamo challenger last week. He's continuing to play well in Sofia as well, beating top seed Lorenzo Musetti yesterday and dominating the matchup against Ilkel today.
The dominance was established pretty early on in the match as he took an early 3-0 lead, and from there, it was a simple cruise toward the finish line. The opening set was 6-2 for Draper behind three aces and utter dominance on his serve.
He didn't face...
Draper established himself as a really good indoor player last year by winning a couple of Atp Challenger events. After going 26-8 indoors last year, the Brit is doing it again this year, winning his 8th consecutive match today.
He's playing really well, highlighted by his win over the Bergamo challenger last week. He's continuing to play well in Sofia as well, beating top seed Lorenzo Musetti yesterday and dominating the matchup against Ilkel today.
The dominance was established pretty early on in the match as he took an early 3-0 lead, and from there, it was a simple cruise toward the finish line. The opening set was 6-2 for Draper behind three aces and utter dominance on his serve.
He didn't face...
- 11/9/2023
- Tennis-Infinity
Jack Draper has been playing some really solid tennis to finish the year and it continued at the 2023 Sofia Open where he stunned top seed Lorenzo Musetti.
The Brit proved himself an amazing indoor player last year with a couple of Atp Challenger trophies. He added another Challenger trophy last week in Bergamo and is now playing really strong tennis in Sofia. He took on top seed Lorenzo Musetti and the Italian started really well.
It was an early break for the Italian who isn't known as a really great hard court player but has slowly improved. Draper kept pushing but couldn't really do much initially however he kept going at Musetti's backhand.
It didn't hold as the Brit broke back to make it 4-4, after which he took a 5-4 lead. Musetti stabilized for a while but lost his serve down 5-6 to drop the opening set. Draper was...
The Brit proved himself an amazing indoor player last year with a couple of Atp Challenger trophies. He added another Challenger trophy last week in Bergamo and is now playing really strong tennis in Sofia. He took on top seed Lorenzo Musetti and the Italian started really well.
It was an early break for the Italian who isn't known as a really great hard court player but has slowly improved. Draper kept pushing but couldn't really do much initially however he kept going at Musetti's backhand.
It didn't hold as the Brit broke back to make it 4-4, after which he took a 5-4 lead. Musetti stabilized for a while but lost his serve down 5-6 to drop the opening set. Draper was...
- 11/8/2023
- Tennis-Infinity
After his last tennis experience went badly because of yet another injury, Jack Draper returned this week at the Atp Challenger in Bergamo and went all the way.
Draper has oddly elected to skip the Paris Masters in favour of some challenger tennis in Bergamo. It's not the first time that he opted for such a move, as we've seen him play some challenger events earlier this year as well.
The Brit is in need of matches after missing much of this year due to injuries , and he got in Bergamo. Had he lost in the Paris Masters qualifiers, he likely wouldn't have gotten many, so maybe that was his calculation.
He's been amazing all week but faced tough opposition from David Goffin in the final. It was a challenger final, but with Atp main tour talent. Goffin smashed Draper in the opening set, leaving him with only one game.
Draper has oddly elected to skip the Paris Masters in favour of some challenger tennis in Bergamo. It's not the first time that he opted for such a move, as we've seen him play some challenger events earlier this year as well.
The Brit is in need of matches after missing much of this year due to injuries , and he got in Bergamo. Had he lost in the Paris Masters qualifiers, he likely wouldn't have gotten many, so maybe that was his calculation.
He's been amazing all week but faced tough opposition from David Goffin in the final. It was a challenger final, but with Atp main tour talent. Goffin smashed Draper in the opening set, leaving him with only one game.
- 11/5/2023
- Tennis-Infinity
In 2007, Matt Bomer would have been a little too young to play Don Draper on Mad Men. (Jon Hamm has six years on him.) In most other ways, though, he would have been perfect. He has the kind of chiseled, leading man features, and the charisma to match, that make him seem like a man from an earlier time. His breakout TV role, 2009’s White Collar, even contrived a reason to dress him in Rat Pack-era suits, and he’s appeared in a number of period pieces, most notably Amazon...
- 10/27/2023
- by Alan Sepinwall
- Rollingstone.com
The 2023 Davis Cup Finals are inching closer, and Great Britain is sending a great squad with Andy Murray , Jack Draper , and Cameron Norrie .
Great Britain hosted its group in the recent Davis Cup Finals qualifiers and barely made it through as the final doubles match sealed the deal. Evans and Skupski produced an incredible effort to win the match and sent Great Britain to the final eight, where they hope to go all the way.
They will have some good players to lean on, with Murray, Norrie, and Draper all part of the team. They're all pretty capable singles players and love to play indoors, which gives them a lot of balance in approaching matchups with different nations.
All of them were in action at the recent qualifiers, as Murray and Draper provided wins while Norrie lost his match. Norrie has generally been struggling in recent weeks, but you never...
Great Britain hosted its group in the recent Davis Cup Finals qualifiers and barely made it through as the final doubles match sealed the deal. Evans and Skupski produced an incredible effort to win the match and sent Great Britain to the final eight, where they hope to go all the way.
They will have some good players to lean on, with Murray, Norrie, and Draper all part of the team. They're all pretty capable singles players and love to play indoors, which gives them a lot of balance in approaching matchups with different nations.
All of them were in action at the recent qualifiers, as Murray and Draper provided wins while Norrie lost his match. Norrie has generally been struggling in recent weeks, but you never...
- 10/24/2023
- Tennis-Infinity
What do your TV tastes say about you? Apparently, a lot. In fact, being a fan of certain TV shows can be considered a red flag when it comes to dating. Over the last several years, many conversations about TV preferences have been had across social media and loving shows like Breaking Bad and Mad Men are largely seen as red flags to women. It isn’t just the show in general, though. Rather, some women consider how men discuss the show to be problematic in a potential love match.
A love for ‘Breaking Bad’ can be a red flag
There is no denying that Breaking Bad was a great show. The series won 16 Emmy awards and was nominated more than 50 times. The themes were complex, and the show was exciting. Still, there are issues with it. According to Best Life, several women have chimed in on social media...
A love for ‘Breaking Bad’ can be a red flag
There is no denying that Breaking Bad was a great show. The series won 16 Emmy awards and was nominated more than 50 times. The themes were complex, and the show was exciting. Still, there are issues with it. According to Best Life, several women have chimed in on social media...
- 10/22/2023
- by Andrea Francese
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Alex de Minaur is playing a really tough player in the opening round of the Japan Open , so let's see what might happen.
De Minaur has had an interesting season. In some ways, it's very similar to last year's when you look at the number of wins and losses; however, he did take a step forward this year.
Overall, he's played better and challenged the top guys more often, which a win over Daniil Medvedev proves. He's yet to really hit that next level to secure his spot among the best, but he's one of the more consistent performers across surfaces on the Atp Tour, and that's why he's ranked 11th right now .
He will face Jack Draper in the first round in Tokyo, which isn't ideal, especially since Draper had to play two qualifying matches to get into the main draw .
Head-to-head:
The H2H history is a rather...
De Minaur has had an interesting season. In some ways, it's very similar to last year's when you look at the number of wins and losses; however, he did take a step forward this year.
Overall, he's played better and challenged the top guys more often, which a win over Daniil Medvedev proves. He's yet to really hit that next level to secure his spot among the best, but he's one of the more consistent performers across surfaces on the Atp Tour, and that's why he's ranked 11th right now .
He will face Jack Draper in the first round in Tokyo, which isn't ideal, especially since Draper had to play two qualifying matches to get into the main draw .
Head-to-head:
The H2H history is a rather...
- 10/16/2023
- Tennis-Infinity
After spending some weeks on the Atp Challenger Tour, Jack Draper returns to the Atp Tour at the 2023 Japan Open , but it's going to be a tough event.
Draper dealt with a lot of injuries , which caused him to drop in the rankings severely. He had to build up his rankings through the Challenger Tour, and while he partially did that, he still had to play the qualifiers for the Japan Open due to the strong entry list .
He cruised through them easily but now faces a really tough opponent in the first round. He'll face Alex de Minaur in the opening round, and that's a really tough out, especially on hard courts.
They played once before, last year at Wimbledon, and de Minaur won that match, which is troublesome for Draper. He's excellent on grass, and while he's even better on hard courts, so is de Minaur.
The difficulty...
Draper dealt with a lot of injuries , which caused him to drop in the rankings severely. He had to build up his rankings through the Challenger Tour, and while he partially did that, he still had to play the qualifiers for the Japan Open due to the strong entry list .
He cruised through them easily but now faces a really tough opponent in the first round. He'll face Alex de Minaur in the opening round, and that's a really tough out, especially on hard courts.
They played once before, last year at Wimbledon, and de Minaur won that match, which is troublesome for Draper. He's excellent on grass, and while he's even better on hard courts, so is de Minaur.
The difficulty...
- 10/15/2023
- Tennis-Infinity
This Friday at 7:00 Pm on ITV, viewers can catch the popular and long-running TV show, “Emmerdale.”
One notable plotline revolves around Belle, who begins to sense that something might be amiss with Tom. Her intuition leads to questions about Tom’s behavior, leaving viewers curious about what she may uncover and how it might impact their relationship.
Meanwhile, Pollard and Jacob step in to provide encouragement and support to David, highlighting the theme of camaraderie and familial bonds in the series. The exact nature of their encouragement and its effect on David’s journey will be revealed during the episode.
Additionally, Brenda, a familiar character in “Emmerdale,” engages in some fishing for gossip. Her efforts to unearth information are sure to add a touch of intrigue and drama to the episode, as the residents of the village often find themselves embroiled in each other’s affairs.
Set in the picturesque Yorkshire Dales,...
One notable plotline revolves around Belle, who begins to sense that something might be amiss with Tom. Her intuition leads to questions about Tom’s behavior, leaving viewers curious about what she may uncover and how it might impact their relationship.
Meanwhile, Pollard and Jacob step in to provide encouragement and support to David, highlighting the theme of camaraderie and familial bonds in the series. The exact nature of their encouragement and its effect on David’s journey will be revealed during the episode.
Additionally, Brenda, a familiar character in “Emmerdale,” engages in some fishing for gossip. Her efforts to unearth information are sure to add a touch of intrigue and drama to the episode, as the residents of the village often find themselves embroiled in each other’s affairs.
Set in the picturesque Yorkshire Dales,...
- 10/14/2023
- by Posts UK
- TV Everyday
Carlos Alcaraz reduced the deficit between him and Novak Djokovic at the summit, while Italy's Jannik Sinner rose to a new career-high ranking of World No. 4 after his title win in Beijing.
Djokovic confirmed his absence at this year's Asian swing after a grueling hard-court summer in the United States. His decision to play the Davis Cup just a few days after winning the US Open probably affected his schedule.
Despite missing key events in China and his title defense in Kazakhstan, it was impossible for him to lose the No. 1 ranking . The best-case scenario for Alcaraz was to reduce arrears. He's done so by virtue of reaching the semifinal in Beijing and benefitting from Djokovic dropping points from Tel Aviv where he won the title last year.
For context, Tel Aviv has been moved to the closing weeks of this year's calendar. So the gap between the top two...
Djokovic confirmed his absence at this year's Asian swing after a grueling hard-court summer in the United States. His decision to play the Davis Cup just a few days after winning the US Open probably affected his schedule.
Despite missing key events in China and his title defense in Kazakhstan, it was impossible for him to lose the No. 1 ranking . The best-case scenario for Alcaraz was to reduce arrears. He's done so by virtue of reaching the semifinal in Beijing and benefitting from Djokovic dropping points from Tel Aviv where he won the title last year.
For context, Tel Aviv has been moved to the closing weeks of this year's calendar. So the gap between the top two...
- 10/5/2023
- Tennis-Infinity
Jack Draper is one of the most exciting young players coming up but an injury took a good chunk out of what should have been a major breakout year for the Brit.
Draper already broke out as the wider tennis audience knows full well who he is and what he's capable of. Even so, many assumed that he'd be in the Top 20 on the Atp Tour by now, but he's actually fallen out of the Top 100 due to injury woes that kept him away for many weeks.
He's back as of recently and looks to be healthy finally. His tennis is certainly starting to resemble what he was showing before getting injured, and it's looking promising. He hopes to keep winning and hopefully finish the year on a high note, as indoor tennis suits his style of play very well.
With this year, having so many injuries and having to come back from them,...
Draper already broke out as the wider tennis audience knows full well who he is and what he's capable of. Even so, many assumed that he'd be in the Top 20 on the Atp Tour by now, but he's actually fallen out of the Top 100 due to injury woes that kept him away for many weeks.
He's back as of recently and looks to be healthy finally. His tennis is certainly starting to resemble what he was showing before getting injured, and it's looking promising. He hopes to keep winning and hopefully finish the year on a high note, as indoor tennis suits his style of play very well.
With this year, having so many injuries and having to come back from them,...
- 9/30/2023
- Tennis-Infinity
British Next Gen star Jack Draper revisited his recent boozy ride with Andy Murray that left the former World No. 1 seething in the driver's seat.
Recently, Murray shared his side of the story of a viral video he posted on Instagram in which the duo shared a car ride back home after guiding Great Britain into the Davis Cup Final 8. Murray and Draper scored wins in their singles rubbers.
But it was up to Dan Evans and Neal Skupski to seal their spot in Malaga by winning the decisive doubles match against France in dramatic circumstances, saving four match points in front of a packed house inside Ao Arena in Manchester.
And the evening got doozy for Murray who was unimpressed by Draper's singing skills. The 21-year-old could be seen chugging a can of beer while performing his own rendition of the music playing inside the car.
Draper has since...
Recently, Murray shared his side of the story of a viral video he posted on Instagram in which the duo shared a car ride back home after guiding Great Britain into the Davis Cup Final 8. Murray and Draper scored wins in their singles rubbers.
But it was up to Dan Evans and Neal Skupski to seal their spot in Malaga by winning the decisive doubles match against France in dramatic circumstances, saving four match points in front of a packed house inside Ao Arena in Manchester.
And the evening got doozy for Murray who was unimpressed by Draper's singing skills. The 21-year-old could be seen chugging a can of beer while performing his own rendition of the music playing inside the car.
Draper has since...
- 9/24/2023
- Tennis-Infinity
Former Atp No. 1 Andy Murray talked about compatriot Jack Draper 's post-match celebration after Great Britain reached the Davis Cup Final 8.
With the tie against France finely poised at 1-1, Daniel Evans and Neal Skupski delivered in a winner-takes-all doubles rubber against the French pair of Nicolas Mahut and Edouard Roger-Vasselin. There were 13,000 fans inside Manchester's Ao Arena who lived through a rollercoaster.
It was a record crowd for a Davis Cup tie in the United Kingdom. Evans and Skupski heroically saved four match points to clinch the tie and secure Great Britain's spot in the Final 8 scheduled to take place in November. They'll meet a Novak Djokovic-led Serbian team in Malaga .
It was an eventful day for all the players and fans, but the night was only halfway done for British pair Andy Murray and Jack Draper who shared the car on their way home to the south of England.
With the tie against France finely poised at 1-1, Daniel Evans and Neal Skupski delivered in a winner-takes-all doubles rubber against the French pair of Nicolas Mahut and Edouard Roger-Vasselin. There were 13,000 fans inside Manchester's Ao Arena who lived through a rollercoaster.
It was a record crowd for a Davis Cup tie in the United Kingdom. Evans and Skupski heroically saved four match points to clinch the tie and secure Great Britain's spot in the Final 8 scheduled to take place in November. They'll meet a Novak Djokovic-led Serbian team in Malaga .
It was an eventful day for all the players and fans, but the night was only halfway done for British pair Andy Murray and Jack Draper who shared the car on their way home to the south of England.
- 9/21/2023
- Tennis-Infinity
Andy Murray posted a hilarious video on social media showing Jack Draper celebrating Great Britain's Davis Cup success.
The British team secured a spot in the Final 8 of the 2023 Davis Cup Finals. Days after Andy Murray proclaimed the team good enough to win the competition again, the team ensured their place at the final showdown.
It took a lot to get there because they were on the verge of crashing out. Neal Skupski and Daniel Evans had to win the deciding doubles match in order for them to secure a spot, and they did , but they also faced four match points in the match, so it was a very 'lucky' win.
The doubles match was a spectacular effort, with all the team members on the edge of their seats. Murray was there, as was Jack Draper, and they actually travelled back home together. Murray posted a video on social media...
The British team secured a spot in the Final 8 of the 2023 Davis Cup Finals. Days after Andy Murray proclaimed the team good enough to win the competition again, the team ensured their place at the final showdown.
It took a lot to get there because they were on the verge of crashing out. Neal Skupski and Daniel Evans had to win the deciding doubles match in order for them to secure a spot, and they did , but they also faced four match points in the match, so it was a very 'lucky' win.
The doubles match was a spectacular effort, with all the team members on the edge of their seats. Murray was there, as was Jack Draper, and they actually travelled back home together. Murray posted a video on social media...
- 9/18/2023
- Tennis-Infinity
The unholy union of rock music and horror is alive and well in Art of a Hit, a psychological horror movie set to begin production soon according to Deadline.
Formerly titled Excelsis, Art of a Hit is set in 2003 and “follows a bygone rock band as they journey to a 1000-year-old French chateau to record with a reclusive super-producer in hopes of rebooting their career. But as tensions rise and tempers flare, they realize they are up against more than just the pressure to succeed.”
Deadline reports that “Indie rock pioneer Adam Lasus is music directing the ’90s alternative-heavy soundtrack alongside music supervisor Linda Cohen (Licorice Pizza).”
That exciting tidbit not only highlights that music will be prominent to this rock horror story, but it’s 2003 eschews the conventional ’80s hair metal movement frequently explored in this niche subgenre. I suppose the real question at this point is just how...
Formerly titled Excelsis, Art of a Hit is set in 2003 and “follows a bygone rock band as they journey to a 1000-year-old French chateau to record with a reclusive super-producer in hopes of rebooting their career. But as tensions rise and tempers flare, they realize they are up against more than just the pressure to succeed.”
Deadline reports that “Indie rock pioneer Adam Lasus is music directing the ’90s alternative-heavy soundtrack alongside music supervisor Linda Cohen (Licorice Pizza).”
That exciting tidbit not only highlights that music will be prominent to this rock horror story, but it’s 2003 eschews the conventional ’80s hair metal movement frequently explored in this niche subgenre. I suppose the real question at this point is just how...
- 9/15/2023
- by Meagan Navarro
- bloody-disgusting.com
Exclusive: Ryan Donowho (The O.C.) is set to topline Art of a Hit (fka Excelsis), an indie psychological horror film directed by Gaelan Draper that will begin shooting in France this month under a SAG Interim Agreement. Rounding out the cast are Rob Raco (Riverdale), Charlie Saxton (Hung), Tim Jo (This Is Us), Allie MacDonald (Under the Silver Lake), James Earl (White Men Can’t Jump), and David Valdes (Speechless). Draper and Saxton co-wrote and are co-producing under their Dewey & Bug banner.
Set in 2003, the movie follows a bygone rock band as they journey to a 1000-year-old French chateau to record with a reclusive super-producer in hopes of rebooting their career. But as tensions rise and tempers flare, they realize they are up against more than just the pressure to succeed. Indie rock pioneer Adam Lasus is music directing the ’90s alternative-heavy soundtrack alongside music supervisor Linda Cohen (Licorice Pizza...
Set in 2003, the movie follows a bygone rock band as they journey to a 1000-year-old French chateau to record with a reclusive super-producer in hopes of rebooting their career. But as tensions rise and tempers flare, they realize they are up against more than just the pressure to succeed. Indie rock pioneer Adam Lasus is music directing the ’90s alternative-heavy soundtrack alongside music supervisor Linda Cohen (Licorice Pizza...
- 9/15/2023
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Jack Draper finally managed to string together a few matches, but he proved no match for Andrey Rublev , who moves on to the quarter-final at the 2023 US Open .
Draper battled injuries for much of this year , and when he pulled out of Winston-Salem, many wondered whether his injuries returned. The Brit has endured plenty of heartbreak, making this run in New York much more significant for him.
Yes, he's out and won't play in the quarter-final, but this was important for him to build up that confidence ahead of what hopefully will be a strong finish to the year. Rublev, on the other hand, managed to book another Grand Slam quarter-final, so let's see what happens this time.
Generally, he hasn't been able to progress much further than that but perhaps this is the year. He took the first set rather comfortably behind pretty solid play from the baseline. He...
Draper battled injuries for much of this year , and when he pulled out of Winston-Salem, many wondered whether his injuries returned. The Brit has endured plenty of heartbreak, making this run in New York much more significant for him.
Yes, he's out and won't play in the quarter-final, but this was important for him to build up that confidence ahead of what hopefully will be a strong finish to the year. Rublev, on the other hand, managed to book another Grand Slam quarter-final, so let's see what happens this time.
Generally, he hasn't been able to progress much further than that but perhaps this is the year. He took the first set rather comfortably behind pretty solid play from the baseline. He...
- 9/4/2023
- Tennis-Infinity
New York, Aug 31 (Ians) While some top-draw players made early exits from the U.S. Open tennis championship, Italy’s No.6 seed Jennik Sinner stormed into the third round with a straight sets victory over compatriot Lorenzo Sonego here on Thursday.
In a second-round clash on a sun-kissed Louis Armstrong Stadium, Sinner improved to a perfect 10 10-0 his head-to-head record against Sonego with a 6-4, 6-2, 6-4 victory.
Draper ousts Hurkacz
In another match on Thursday, Jack Draper stepped up his return to Tour on Thursday with a 6-2, 6-4, 7-5 triumph against World No. 17 Hubert Hurkacz.
Draper was consistent throughout the two-hour, nine-minute clash, frequently making returns off the Hurkacz serve to neutralise rallies. The lefty committed just 22 unforced errors and broke five times to reach the third round at the hard-court major for the second time.
Sinner, the World No. 6, was rock solid on serve, dropping just 10 points...
In a second-round clash on a sun-kissed Louis Armstrong Stadium, Sinner improved to a perfect 10 10-0 his head-to-head record against Sonego with a 6-4, 6-2, 6-4 victory.
Draper ousts Hurkacz
In another match on Thursday, Jack Draper stepped up his return to Tour on Thursday with a 6-2, 6-4, 7-5 triumph against World No. 17 Hubert Hurkacz.
Draper was consistent throughout the two-hour, nine-minute clash, frequently making returns off the Hurkacz serve to neutralise rallies. The lefty committed just 22 unforced errors and broke five times to reach the third round at the hard-court major for the second time.
Sinner, the World No. 6, was rock solid on serve, dropping just 10 points...
- 8/31/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
“The Sopranos” was a very perfect TV show to introduce us to the 21st century. Down the line, the silver screen has witnessed some of the most captivating stories ever told, like “Breaking Bad,” “The Wire,” “Brass Eye,” and “The Game of Thrones.”
In the 21st century, big brands such as Netflix, Amazon, and HBO have evolved as pacesetters in the entertainment and streaming space. In this article, we take a trip back in time (more like time traveling) as we highlight some of the best TV shows that have been aired across different streaming platforms.
Related: Top 10 Best TV Series of All Time, Ranked by Viewers
This list of the 25 best TV shows of the 21st century was curated from a 2019 article by The Guardian highlighting the 100 best TV shows of the 21st century (as seen on IMDb).
25. ‘Black Mirror’ (2011-)
“Black Mirror” is a British Anthology Series that...
In the 21st century, big brands such as Netflix, Amazon, and HBO have evolved as pacesetters in the entertainment and streaming space. In this article, we take a trip back in time (more like time traveling) as we highlight some of the best TV shows that have been aired across different streaming platforms.
Related: Top 10 Best TV Series of All Time, Ranked by Viewers
This list of the 25 best TV shows of the 21st century was curated from a 2019 article by The Guardian highlighting the 100 best TV shows of the 21st century (as seen on IMDb).
25. ‘Black Mirror’ (2011-)
“Black Mirror” is a British Anthology Series that...
- 8/24/2023
- by Dee Gambit
- buddytv.com
Jack Draper returned to the Atp Tour at the Winston-Salem Open , and he won his first match since May on the Tour.
Draper actually made a return last week at the Winnipeg challenger , winning a few matches but failing to go all the way. He lost to Arthur Cazaux, a player who made the final at the event but lost to Ryan Peniston. It wasn't an ideal return for Draper, but he won a couple of matches and got some playing time.
That was good enough to get him ready for this event. The draw was relatively fair, giving him a player who is not known for his hard court prowess even though he's a solid player. The other problem for Nuno Borges was the fact that he himself missed a lot of action due to injuries.
It was clear that Borges needed playing time, especially in the second set...
Draper actually made a return last week at the Winnipeg challenger , winning a few matches but failing to go all the way. He lost to Arthur Cazaux, a player who made the final at the event but lost to Ryan Peniston. It wasn't an ideal return for Draper, but he won a couple of matches and got some playing time.
That was good enough to get him ready for this event. The draw was relatively fair, giving him a player who is not known for his hard court prowess even though he's a solid player. The other problem for Nuno Borges was the fact that he himself missed a lot of action due to injuries.
It was clear that Borges needed playing time, especially in the second set...
- 8/21/2023
- Tennis-Infinity
The 2023 Winston-Salem Open is a very unique Atp 250 tournament, and the draw just reflects the uniqueness of the competition.
It's not every day that players can compete in a 48-player draw at an Atp 250 tournament, but the Winston-Salem Open, which is the last tournament before the 2023 US Open , makes it possible as players fine-tune their form.
One of those players is the top seed Borna Coric . The Croatian won the Cincinnati Masters last year, but he lost early this year, and he will drop out of the Top 20 in the Atp Rankings as a result of not defending the title.
Coric hasn't been enjoying the best period, as he also deleted his Instagram account to probably avoid negative comments , but he will get a chance to get back on track in Winston-Salem. As the top 16 seeded players have a bye, he's also one of them, starting against either a qualifier...
It's not every day that players can compete in a 48-player draw at an Atp 250 tournament, but the Winston-Salem Open, which is the last tournament before the 2023 US Open , makes it possible as players fine-tune their form.
One of those players is the top seed Borna Coric . The Croatian won the Cincinnati Masters last year, but he lost early this year, and he will drop out of the Top 20 in the Atp Rankings as a result of not defending the title.
Coric hasn't been enjoying the best period, as he also deleted his Instagram account to probably avoid negative comments , but he will get a chance to get back on track in Winston-Salem. As the top 16 seeded players have a bye, he's also one of them, starting against either a qualifier...
- 8/19/2023
- Tennis-Infinity
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