Jack Draper turned to an unusual mentor to help him take things to the next level before starting the season on a high. The Brit followed up his fourth-round run at the Australian Open with a strong week in Doha, reaching his fifth ATP final.

British No. 1 Jack Draper has announced his withdrawal from the Dubai Tennis Championships, opting to manage his body and focus on long-term fitness following a demanding run at the Qatar Open.

Jack Draper’s bid for glory at the Qatar ExxonMobil Open ended in disappointment when he suffered a three-set defeat in the final at the hands of world number 10 Andrey Rublev. The Briton went down 7-5 5-7 6-1 to the fifth seed as a concerted fightback eventually came up short in Doha as the 27-year-old Russian claimed the title for a second time.

British No.1 Jack Draper may have been tired and despondent after his Qatar Open final defeat but that didn’t stop him from making time for the fans. The 23-year-old missed out on a third ATP Tour title against Andrey Rublev, going down 7-5 5-7 6-1 in Doha.

British number one Jack Draper withdraws from the Dubai Tennis Championships, which start on Monday, in order to manage his workload.

Jack Draper announced he has withdrawn from the upcoming Dubai Open on Sunday to "prioritise recovery," the day after his three-set defeat to Andrey Rublev in the Qatar Open final.