The British tennis ace has risen into the top five of the world rankings following his recent run to the final of the Madrid Open but explained that his progress will not change the way he plays on the court.

Draper told Sky Sports: "I've always feared a lot of things, I definitely feared my opponents. People can say that's being open and vulnerable, but for me, honestly, that's the thing I wouldn't change out of anything.

"It's my biggest strength, my strength to know that when I go out there I'm going to compete as hard as I can for every ball out of respect for all these guys.

"Regardless of my ranking I've always been the same. I've used that fear and doubt to motivate me to want to do the best I can for every match. Nothing changes regardless of what level I am."

Draper admits that there is more attention on him as a result of the progress he has made this year, including his first Masters 1000 triumph at Indian Wells in March.

The British number one explained: "There are more commitments, more eyes on you. I feel a bit more confident in myself, more calmer, walking around the tournaments thinking I belong a bit more at the top level, among the top-ranked players. It just feels great, a dream come true."

Draper also reached his first Grand Slam semi-final at the US Open last year and says that his achievements are good for him to fall back on when he is going through tough periods.

He said: "The rankings are important but at the same time winning a Masters 1000, a 500, a 250, and making the semis of a Grand Slam all in the last year is something that I can always draw back on when I'm feeling low on confidence and say, 'You're a good player, Jack, don't worry about it', so just having those results to lean back on."