🎾 Jack Draper is on fire! The 22-year-old Brit blazed into his maiden Grand Slam semifinal at the U.S. Open, making easy work of Australia's Alex de Minaur in straight sets.
With a commanding 6-3, 7-5, 6-2 victory, Draper hasn't dropped a single set en route to the last four—a feat not achieved in four years at Flushing Meadows! 😱🔥
From the first serve, Draper set the tone. He broke de Minaur early, showcasing aggressive play that kept the Aussie on his toes. It took him six set points, but he clinched the opener with a forehand winner that had the crowd roaring. 🙌
The momentum didn't stop there. Draper powered through the second set 7-5 and dominated the third, dropping only six points on his serve. Talk about clutch performance! 💪
\"Yeah, it was a solid match from my side,\" Draper said, beaming with pride. \"First match on Ashe, first quarter-final—kind of a different experience. I knew Alex is a tough competitor, but I served pretty well, and I'm proud of my performance.\" 😊
Not only is he the first British male to reach the U.S. Open semifinals since Andy Murray's 2012 title run, but Draper is also building on his first ATP Tour title won in Stuttgart this past June. This guy is on a roll! 🎉
Up next? He'll face either top seed Jannik Sinner or 2021 champ Daniil Medvedev in the semifinals. No matter who it is, Draper is ready to bring his A-game. Stay tuned, tennis fans! 🧐🏆
Reference(s):
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