September 4th 2024.
It was a remarkable day at the US Open as Jack Draper secured his spot in the semi-finals after a dominant performance against Alex De Minaur. The British No.1, who had previously only made it to the fourth round at Flushing Meadows, showed no signs of slowing down as he powered through with a 6-3 7-5 6-2 win on the famous Arthur Ashe Stadium.
This victory also marks a significant moment for British tennis as Draper becomes the first male player to reach the US Open semi-finals since Andy Murray in 2012. And we all know what happened next - Murray went on to claim his first Grand Slam title. Will history repeat itself for Draper?
The 22-year-old has been in top form throughout the tournament, not dropping a single set so far. His next opponent will either be Jannik Sinner or Daniil Medvedev, and Draper is ready for the challenge. "It's amazing," he said in his post-match interview, "to be out here for my first match on the biggest court in the world. It's a dream come true for me. Thank you for the support, it means a lot."
Reflecting on his win, Draper acknowledged his solid performance and the improvement in his fitness, which has been a key factor in his success. "I feel the best fitness-wise I've been in a long time," he shared. "That's where Alex has gotten me in the past. I also think he was struggling a bit with something, which may have helped me a bit."
However, Draper also gave credit to his opponent, recognizing De Minaur as an "amazing player and fighter." He added, "We're gonna have many more battles to come." It's clear that Draper has a lot of respect for his fellow players and is looking forward to facing them on the court in the future.
Draper's journey to the semi-finals was made easier by the shock elimination of Carlos Alcaraz, which opened up his side of the draw. But he has not let this opportunity go to waste, showing superb composure and utilizing his powerful all-round game to the fullest.
This is a momentous achievement for Draper, and it will be exciting to see how he performs in the next round. Stay tuned for more updates on his US Open journey.
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