Jack Draper’s brief encounter with Lauryn Goodman on the celebrity dating app Raya has escalated into a media storm, with leaked messages and new claims turning a casual coffee date into a tabloid saga.
A match that sparked gossip
Jack Draper, Britain’s No.1 tennis player, matched with reality TV personality Lauryn Goodman on Raya in April. Their first meeting took place in September at a café in Wandsworth, South West London, where witnesses described Draper towering over his date. The pair reportedly shared a coffee, a walk, and a brief kiss before Goodman left.
Despite the seemingly low-key nature of the date, the aftermath has been anything but quiet. Private messages between the two have surfaced, described by sources as flirtatious and suggestive.
Shirtless snaps and hot tub invites
According to The Sun on Sunday, Draper sent Goodman a series of shirtless photos from bed and asked provocative questions, including “Wouldn’t want something to play with?”. He also suggested joining her in a hot tub, but Goodman declined.
“Jack was sending her sexy messages — trying to find out what she is into,” a source told the outlet. “Lauryn’s a dark horse and wasn’t giving a lot away, so he tried luring her in with pictures of himself topless.”
The source added that Draper invited Goodman back to his apartment after their date, due to bad weather, but she left shortly after.
Goodman’s stance and family priorities
Lauryn Goodman, who has two children with England footballer Kyle Walker, has reportedly told friends she is not interested in casual relationships. A source close to her said, “Lauryn is looking for something more serious. She wants to give her children a stable family unit and someone she would be proud for the kids to look up to.”
Goodman, a fan of padel and a former participant on E4’s Celebs Go Dating, has remained single since her split from Walker.
Draper’s surprise and media fallout
Sources close to Draper suggest he was caught off guard by the public attention. “It’s unlikely Jack ever imagined he could be honey-trapped on a dating app,”
one insider said. “But this will have given him a real wake-up call.”Another source noted that “some recollections may vary on what Lauryn might have told others about their date.”
As the story continues to circulate, representatives for both Draper and Goodman have been approached for comment. The incident highlights the challenges public figures face in maintaining privacy, even in seemingly ordinary moments.
Jack Draper in 2025
Ranked world no.9, the Brit played his last match on the 25th of August when he beat world no.203 Federico Agustin Gomez 6-4 7-5 6-7(7) 6-2 in the 1st round of the U.S. Open (draw).
Presently, during this year Jack owns a compiled 30-9 win-loss record. This year, Draper clinched 1 title in Indian Wells. The Brit was the finalist in Doha and Madrid.
He is also scheduled to play in Paris (Rolex Paris Masters). The main draw will start on the 27th of October.