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  • jakecafc
    jakecafc Posts: 2,065
    He was 4-1 down in that set.
  • LenGlover
    LenGlover Posts: 31,651
    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.
  • Callumcafc
    Callumcafc Posts: 63,757
    Sonay Kartal wins in straight sets to also move into the 4th round.
  • Sonay Kartal wins in straight sets to also move into the 4th round.
    Up to 63 in the rankings but faces World No 1 Sabalenka in the next round. Got into the main draw as a lucky loser after losing in qualifying.
  • Callumcafc
    Callumcafc Posts: 63,757
    edited March 13
    Draper beats third seed Taylor Fritz in straight sets 7-5 6-4.

    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.
  • Draper beats third seed Taylor Fritz in straight sets 7-5 6-4.

    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.
    Most of the top seeds out apart from Alcaraz and Medvedev so good chance for Draper. Getting close to top 10 ranking.
  • Callumcafc
    Callumcafc Posts: 63,757

  • Callumcafc
    Callumcafc Posts: 63,757
    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.
  • Callumcafc
    Callumcafc Posts: 63,757
    edited March 14
    Fearnley loses to top seed Nuno Borges in the second round of the Phoenix Challenger event.

    Alcaraz confirmed to be Draper’s semi final opponent.
  • Fearnley loses to top seed Nuno Borges in the second round of the Phoenix Challenger event.

    Alcaraz confirmed to be Draper’s semi final opponent.
    Will be a tough year for Fearnley - facing tougher opponents. Most of his ranking points are from lower ranking Challenger events.
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  • soapboxsam
    soapboxsam Posts: 23,229
    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.
  • Holdkneebomb
    Holdkneebomb Posts: 1,262
    What a first set by Draper against Alcaraz
  • Callumcafc
    Callumcafc Posts: 63,757
    Get in there Jack!!
  • Callumcafc
    Callumcafc Posts: 63,757
    edited March 16
    Alcaraz is defeated 6-1 0-6 6-4.

    Draper moves into the final against 12th seed Holger Rune.

    If he loses, he will end the week world no. 9.

    If he wins, he will end the week world no. 7.
  • jakecafc
    jakecafc Posts: 2,065
    2 finals in a row for Draper. Fair play.
  • bolloxbolder
    bolloxbolder Posts: 7,959
    Magnificent Draper. I'm getting excited about his chances at Wimbledon this year. 
  • Weegie Addick
    Weegie Addick Posts: 16,519
    Wow!
  • jakecafc
    jakecafc Posts: 2,065
    Magnificent Draper. I'm getting excited about his chances at Wimbledon this year. 
    Yeah, I think he's really turned a corner with his fitness.
  • killerandflash
    killerandflash Posts: 69,840
    Wow, but what a bizarre scoreline.
  • soapboxsam
    soapboxsam Posts: 23,229
    edited March 16
    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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  • Will be a huge victory if Draper wins today. Thought he'd blown it after the second set against Alcaraz.

    Still needs to prove himself in the majors in a five set format. His fitness is improving.
  • Callumcafc
    Callumcafc Posts: 63,757
    Women's final just completed. Should be on court in 45-60 minutes.
  • Callumcafc
    Callumcafc Posts: 63,757
    Draper breaks serve in the opening game
  • jakecafc
    jakecafc Posts: 2,065
    What a start 4-0
  • Callumcafc
    Callumcafc Posts: 63,757
    5-2 and about to serve for the first set
  • Weegie Addick
    Weegie Addick Posts: 16,519
    what channel please? 
  • jakecafc
    jakecafc Posts: 2,065
    Sky sports tennis
  • Callumcafc
    Callumcafc Posts: 63,757
    what channel please? 
    Sky Sports Tennis, apparently
  • Covered End
    Covered End Posts: 51,989
    6-2 to Draper.
  • jakecafc
    jakecafc Posts: 2,065
    Draper raced through that first set. 1 more to go.