Draper, surprisingly given his historic fitness issues, is also playing doubles in this tournament and is in the last 16 of the doubles with his partner Matic.
Draper beats Shelton 6-4 7-5. He moves into the last four without dropping a set.
Alcaraz or Cerundolo in the semi final. He’s up to a career high of 11 in the live rankings - would jump to no. 8 if he makes the final.
Draper was brilliant against Taylor Fritz and another good win against Shelton. He will need to have a high percentage of 1st serves in to compete with Alcaraz but great to see him challenging the top 10.
Brilliant win by Jack Draper but that was such a roller coaster of a match. 6-1 and lots of mistakes by Alvarez on his forehand but high class from Jack. 2nd set Jack lost energy and got a bagel 6-0 and surely only one winner but it changed again and the VAR that proved the ball hadn't bounced twice was crucial for another momentum change. Jack needed the double break to get over the line and did it at the 2nd time of asking 6-4
Jack Draper is now in the top 10 after many set backs and a 50/50 final against Holger Rune who has been as high as 4 in the rankings.
Good to have a British contender again since Murray.
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He will face Ben Shelton in the quarter final.
Kartal was swept aside by Sabalenka 6-1 6-2. A very good tournament for her.
Alcaraz or Cerundolo in the semi final. He’s up to a career high of 11 in the live rankings - would jump to no. 8 if he makes the final.
Alcaraz confirmed to be Draper’s semi final opponent.
Draper was brilliant against Taylor Fritz and another good win against Shelton. He will need to have a high percentage of 1st serves in to compete with Alcaraz but great to see him challenging the top 10.
Draper moves into the final against 12th seed Holger Rune.
If he wins, he will end the week world no. 7.
6-4
Jack Draper is now in the top 10 after many set backs and a 50/50 final against Holger Rune who has been as high as 4 in the rankings.
Good to have a British contender again since Murray.
Still needs to prove himself in the majors in a five set format. His fitness is improving.