British number one Jack Draper secured the biggest win of his career earlier this month at Indian Wells, defeating Holger Rune 6-2 6-2 in the final to claim his first ATP Masters 1000 title.
The victory has catapulted the 23-year-old to world number seven, marking a significant milestone in his promising career.
Despite suffering a shock first-round exit to Jakub Mensik at the Miami Open in his following tournament, Draper's breakthrough has drawn high praise from former British star Tim Henman.
"It's absolutely fantastic the way that Jack's been playing and I'm not really that surprised," said Henman, who has been announced as Team Europe's vice-captain for this year's Laver Cup.
Jack Draper has been told by Tim Henman he is 'doing all the right things'
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The four-time Wimbledon semi-finalist believes Draper's success is the result of various elements finally aligning.
"I think what is taking place now is the pieces of the puzzle coming together," Henman explained.
"That's what I think is exciting - he's seven in the world, he's just won his first Masters 1000 and to me he still hasn't really played a consistent 12-18 months on Tour."
Henman identified several strengths in Draper's game while suggesting areas for improvement.
"When you take a deeper dive into his game, there are very few weaknesses and still areas to improve on," he said.
"The quality of his serving has been huge, hitting his spots very well, the power on the forehand was brilliant to watch in Indian Wells."
However, Henman believes Draper could enhance his net play.
"I would like him to finish more points at the net. When you're that aggressive you can bring that extra string to your bow."
Sky Sports commentator Jonathan Overend has made a bold prediction about Draper's prospects at Wimbledon this summer.
Jack Draper has been tipped for Wimbledon glory
Reuters"I absolutely think he can win Wimbledon," Overend declared. "I don't think we should be scared of saying that."
Overend highlighted how Draper's new ranking provides a significant advantage.
"Now he's into the world's top eight, that means he only plays those players ahead of him at the quarter-final stage at the earliest."
"It's in his backyard, it's a couple of miles from his home. It's absolutely perfectly set up."
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The former British number one pointed to Draper's contrasting results as part of a tennis player's journey.
"Indian Wells and Miami are the perfect example of the life of a professional tennis player in that you've got the greatest high of his career and then losing the first match in Miami."
"Keep developing, keep working hard and who knows what Jack can go on to achieve."
