Laura Robson explains why Jack Draper has a chance vs. Jannik Sinner in the US Open semifinal

Laura Robson, a former British number one and tennis commentator, believes Jack Draper has a real shot at victory against Jannik Sinner in the US Open Semifinal. Draper's physical transformation, mental fortitude, tactical intelligence, familiarity with Sinner, and strong support system contribute to his chances. With a dedicated coach and supportive family, Draper has the confidence and stability needed to perform at his best.

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In the YouTube video “He’s got NOTHING to lose!” by Sky Sports, former tennis player Laura Robson previews Jack Draper’s US Open semi-final against world number one Daniil Medvedev. Robson praises Draper’s form and composure during his quarterfinal victory against Alex De Minaur. She also shares their friendship and highlights Draper’s lack of pressure in the high-stakes match. Despite the challenges ahead, Robson believes Draper’s focus on his game plan and routines will aid his performance. She acknowledges the statistics showing Draper’s less court time compared to Jannik Sinner but deems it insignificant. Robson emphasizes the positives of Draper’s impressive US Open run and his potential to surprise in the semi-final.

Sinner at the U.S. Open, ranking, and results in 2024

Jannik Sinner

71 - 6win/loss

Hard
40-3
I Hard
11-0
Clay
11-2
Grass
9-1
23 year old
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2024 Highlights

Ranked no.1, Jannik owns a compiled 53-5 record in 2024. Sinner is playing at the U.S. Open where he conquered the world no.140 Mackenzie Mcdonald 2-6 6-2 6-1 6-2, the world no.49 Alex Michelsen 6-4 6-0 6-2, the world no.87 Christopher O Connell 6-1 6-4 6-2, the world no.14 Tommy Paul 7-6(3) 7-6(5) 6-1 and the world no.5 Daniil Medvedev 6-2 1-6 6-1 6-4.

Jannik Sinner will come up against the world no.25 Jack Draper in the semifinal on Friday at 2:00 pm on Arthur Ashe Stadium. The head to head is 1-0 for Draper.

Jannik clinched 5 titles in 2024 at the Australian Open, Rotterdam, Miami, Halle and Cincinnati.

Sinner won 16 titles in his career: 7 on hard courts, 1 on clay courts, 7 on indoor courts and 1 on grass courts. (See the list of his titles)

Sinner will compete next in Beijing (China Open). He will begin to play the tournament from the main draw that will commence on the 23rd of September.

Sinner
U.S. Open
Sinner's Record
Sinner
Projected
Draw

Draper at the U.S. Open, ranking, and results in 2024

Jack Draper

39 - 22win/loss

Hard
19-10
I Hard
7-3
Clay
5-7
Grass
8-2
22 year old
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2024 Highlights

Currently ranked no.25 (career-high), Draper owns a composed 30-17 record in 2024. The Brit is competing at the U.S. Open where he beat 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.1 Jannik Sinner in the semifinal on Friday at 2:00 pm on Arthur Ashe Stadium. Their current head to head is 1-0 for Draper.

Draper has won 1 title in 2024 in Stuttgart. The Brit reached the final in Adelaide (Adelaide International).

Draper
U.S. Open
Draper's Record
Draper
Projected
Draw

Jannik Sinner and Jack Draper fought against each other just on 1 occasion. The head to head is 1-0 for Draper.