Nicknames are JD and Drapes Father, Roger, is a former Lawn Tennis Association executive; mother, Nicky, is a former top junior tennis player in Britain; brother, Ben, played college tennis at University of California-Berkeley and pursued a Master's degree at Wake Forest Started playing tennis at age 3 by practising against the wall at the tennis club where his mother coached Favourite surface is hard, tournament is Wimbledon and shot is backhand Idolised Andy Murray growing up Supports Manchester United football team. Favourite athlete is MMA star Conor McGregor Credits his mother, brother and former coach Ryan Jones for inspiring him Also enjoys spending time with his dog, an Australian miniature labradoodle Favourite musicians includes '90s British pop rock artists Oasis and Stone Roses Favourite food from home is chicken pie and from a restaurant is Indian Favourite book is Relentless by Tim Grover Biggest fear is swimming in the sea because he is afraid of sharks Most memorable off-court experience was watching English football team compete in 2020 Euro semi-finals at Wembley Stadium with his brother Dream job outside of tennis is detective Pursuing an online degree, taking a 6-year course via Open University Ruptured ankle ligament in summer 2021 while running to a wide forehand Motivation: "I just love winning. To be honest, I love to put in the work and then gain the rewards from it. I know it's not always like that, but at the same time I enjoy how tough it is. I love competing and I enjoy training and getting better."

During 2022 season, broke into Top 200 in February, Top 100 in June and Top 50 in September before achieving career-high No. 4 in June 2025, joining Nadal as only left-handers to break inside Top 5 of PIF ATP Rankings this century

Became ATP Masters 1000 champion at 2025 Indian Wells, defeating Rune in 1st ATP Masters 1000 or Grand Slam final between players born in 2000s and reached his 1st ATP Tour final on clay at 2025 Madrid

Advanced to 2024 US Open SF without losing a set, becoming fourth British man in semi-finals of that event in Open Era following Rusedski (1997), Henman (2004) and Murray (2008, 2011-12)

Captured 1st ATP Tour title by defeating 2-time champion Berrettini in 2024 Stuttgart final and earned biggest win of career over No. 2 Alcaraz in London/Queen's Club 2R in back-to-back weeks

Won 2nd title at 2024 Vienna to become first champion in tournament debut of that event since countryman Murray in 2014

In 2022, advanced to 1st ATP Tour SF at Eastbourne as WC, earned Top 10 wins over No. 5 Tsitsipas en route to Montreal QF as Q and No. 8 Auger-Aliassime to reach US Open 3R

Defeated both Sinner and Bublik in 2 TBs for 1st and 2nd ATP Tour wins of career, reaching 2021 London/Queen’s Club QF as 309th-ranked WC

Ended junior career by achieving career-high No. 7 and reaching 2018 Wimbledon boys’ singles final (d. Mejia 7-6 6-7 19-17 in SF)