Jack Draper continued his impressive US Open run by defeating 10th seed Alex de Minaur in straight sets, 6-3, 7-5, 6-2, advancing to the semi-finals. Despite concerns over an injury to his right hamstring, Draper played through, securing his 15th consecutive set in the tournament.
“This is not an overnight thing for me. I’ve believed for a long time that I’ve been putting in the work,” Draper said.
“I didn’t know when my time would come, but hopefully, I can do amazing things from here.”
Draper also credited his improved mental resilience. “I’m mentally a lot better. I know my body will pick up small injuries, but I kept going,
” he explained, reflecting on past career setbacks. Despite challenges, Draper remains confident, calling his journey to the semis a privilege and honor.
Draper at the U.S. Open, ranking, and results in 2024
At the moment ranked no.25 (career-high), Draper has achieved a 30-17 win-loss record in 2024. The Brit is playing at the U.S. Open where he overcame the world no.41 Zhizhen Zhang 6-3 6-0 4-0 ret., the world no.64 Facundo Diaz Acosta 6-4 6-2 6-2, the world no.74 Botic Van De Zandschulp 6-3 6-4 6-2, the world no.39 Tomas Machac 6-3 6-1 6-2 and the world no.10 Alex De Minaur 6-3 7-5 6-2.
Jack Draper will take on the world no.364 Lucas Poullain in the final. Their actual record is 2-0 for Poullain.
Draper clinched 1 title in 2024 in Stuttgart. The Brit reached the final in Adelaide (Adelaide International).
Alex De Minaur in 2024
Ranked no.10, the Australian played his last match on the 4th of September when he lost to world no.25 Jack Draper 6-3 7-5 6-2 in the quarter of the U.S. Open (draw).
Currently, during this year De Minaur achieved an overall 40-13 win-loss record. Alex conquered 2 titles in 2024 in Acapulco and Hertogenbosch. The Australian was the runner-up in Rotterdam.
Jack Draper and Alex De Minaur fought against each other 4 times. Their current head to head is 3-1 for De Minaur. The last time they played, Jack Draper won 6-3 7-5 6-2 in the quarter in New York (U.S. Open) on the 4th of September 2024.
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Jack Draper and Alex De Minaur |
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