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Draw Confirms Jack Draper’s UTS London Return With Goffin Opener on Dec. 5

With fast-paced rules in London, the exhibition offers the British No 1 a low-risk stage to rebuild confidence before the tour resumes.

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Overview

  • The UTS London Grand Final runs December 5-7 at the Copper Box Arena, with Draper placed in Group B alongside Casper Ruud, Francisco Cerundolo and David Goffin.
  • Draper’s first match is scheduled against Goffin on December 5, followed by Cerundolo in the day session on December 6 and Ruud that evening.
  • Group A features defending London champion Alex de Minaur with Andrey Rublev, Tomas Machac and Adrian Mannarino.
  • UTS uses four eight-minute quarters with 15 seconds between points, no second serve, unlimited coaching and strategic bonus cards.
  • Players are contesting the Zeus trophy and a £1,394,000 prize pool, as Draper notes he shut down after the US Open and is using UTS to regain speed and confidence at home.