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Watch Wimbledon: GB's Draper wins five-set thriller - reaction

Jack Draper marked his first Wimbledon match as British men's number one by evoking memories of Andy Murray with a five-set success under the Centre Court lights.

Draper, seeded 28th, started tentatively against Swedish qualifier Elias Ymer - and lost his way in the fourth set - before coming through to win 3-6 6-3 6-3 4-6 6-3.

The 22-year-old replaced Murray in the evening slot on the iconic show court, with the former world number one having withdrawn through injury earlier on Tuesday.

Draper, making his return to Wimbledon after being injured himself last year, provided a timely pick-me-up for the home fans disappointed by Murray's misfortune.