In a remarkable turn of events, British tennis sensation Jack Draper has surged into the ATP Top 20 rankings (live) for the first time in his career. Draper’s ascent comes on the heels of an impressive run at the US Open, where he has reached the semifinals, marking a significant milestone in his young career.

Draper’s journey to the semifinals has been nothing short of spectacular. The 22-year-old has displayed exceptional skill and composure, defeating a series of formidable opponents without dropping a single set. His victories include a commanding win over Alex de Minaur in the quarterfinals, showcasing his ability to perform under pressure on one of the sport’s biggest stages.

This breakthrough performance at the US Open has not only earned Draper a spot in the semifinals but has also catapulted him into the elite ranks of the ATP Top 20. This achievement is a testament to his hard work, dedication, and the significant strides he has made in his game over the past year.

Draper’s rise in the rankings is a proud moment for British tennis, as he becomes the first British male to reach the US Open semifinals since Andy Murray’s triumph in 2012. His success has ignited hopes of a new era in British tennis, with Draper leading the charge.

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

Currently ranked no.

25 (career-high), the Brit has a compiled 30-17 record in 2024. Draper is currently competing at the U.S. Open where he toppled 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 compete against the world no.1 Jannik Sinner in the semifinal on Friday at 2:00 pm on Arthur Ashe Stadium. Their actual head to head record is 1-0 for Draper.

The Brit clinched 1 title in 2024 in Stuttgart. The Brit reached the final in Adelaide (Adelaide International).