We always feared life after Andy Murray would be a barren wasteland for the country that brought lawn tennis to the world but the reality appears pleasingly different. British No1s Jack Draper and Katie Boulter are at 15 and 24 in the world respectively, Emma Raducanu is progressing well as she continues to learn the ways of the tour, Cam Norrie is back in the top 50 after a tough year and there are a couple of other names who could introduce themselves in 2025.
![[Respective British No 1s Jack Draper and Katie Boulter are making their mark on the world stage]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/24/22/93466697-14225057-image-m-75_1735077998838.jpg)
Draper’s avowed mission is to chase down Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner at the top of the game but first he must crack the top 10 and start to routinely make the later stages of the Grand Slams. New York has been a happy hunting ground for the 23-year-old but he is yet to make it past the second round in any of the other three majors.
![[Meanwhile Emma Raducanu has hired a renowned fitness trainer as she looks to return to her scintillating best in the new year]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/24/22/93466877-14225057-image-a-98_1735079170483.jpg)
Boulter is an incredible natural ball-striker but her body has historically been incapable of keeping her on court consistently. That changed this year and the results were impressive, with three finals and two titles. If she can keep herself fit that progress ought to continue, and like Draper the Grand Slams should be the target – she is yet to make a fourth round in her career.
![[Jacob Fearnley will be looking to continue his development after rocketing up the rankings in 2024]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/24/22/93466801-14225057-image-a-78_1735078304039.jpg)
Despite Andy Murray's retirement, the state of British tennis is promising heading into 2025. Respective British No 1s Jack Draper and Katie Boulter are making their mark on the world stage. Meanwhile Emma Raducanu has hired a renowned fitness trainer as she looks to return to her scintillating best in the new year.
![[Sonay Kartal recovered from a health scare earlier this year to capture several minor titles]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/24/22/93466821-14225057-image-a-80_1735078407099.jpg)
