2 w. ago Fighting the fear: Jack Draper aiming to let doubt drive his determination

The world No 5 has established himself at the top and, with Andy Murray’s strength coach now part of his team, has sights set on more success in RomeAcross Jack Draper’s monumental run in Madrid, as he demolished everything in his path to reach his first clay-court final at one of the biggest tournaments in the world, it was particularly striking to hear his beaten foes reflect on the qualities that make him so strong. Although every opponent departed the court overwhelmed by the 23-year-old, they all seemed to struggle with different aspects of his game.Midway through their second round match, Tallon Griekspoor could be heard ranting about how little time he had on the ball due to Draper’s relentless aggression. Lorenzo Musetti, who has rivalled Draper since their childhood days on the junior circuit, said he was desperately trying to keep the ball from his rival’s wicked topspin forehand. Others highlighted Draper’s destructive first serve, his excellent defence or his ability to ...

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3 w. ago Jack Draper brimming with confidence as he chases Madrid Open title: ‘I can bully these guys’

Draper booked his place in the Madrid Open last four in emphatic fashion

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3 w. ago Jack Draper thrashes Matteo Arnaldi in Madrid and climbs into world top five

British No 1 takes only 77 minutes to win 6-0, 6-4Iga Swiatek jeered in 6-1, 6-1 defeat by Coco GauffJack Draper will overtake Novak Djokovic and climb into the top five of the world rankings for the first time after demolishing Matteo Arnaldi in the quarter-finals of the Madrid Open. Draper needed just 77 minutes to see off the Italian, who beat Djokovic in the second round, 6-0, 6-4, with a stunning first set in which he lost only 10 points.The British No 1 is the only top 10 player remaining in the men’s tournament and is now just two matches away from claiming a second Masters 1000 title in two months. Draper’s rapid rise to the top of the men’s game kicked off with the Indian Wells title in March and has accelerated on clay, which has been considered his weakest surface. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Jack Draper makes quick work of Matteo Arnaldi to move into Madrid Open semi

Draper needed just 73 minutes to book his place in the Madrid Open last four

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3 w. ago Jack Draper demolishes Matteo Arnaldi to move into Madrid Open semi

The British number one eased to a 6-0 6-4 victory over Italian Arnaldi.

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3 w. ago How Jack Draper can pass Novak Djokovic in world rankings at Madrid Open today

Draper faces Matteo Arnaldi in the Madrid Open quarter-finals today

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3 w. ago Novak Djokovic’s shock Madrid Open defeat raises questions about his future

Djokovic endured a disappointing second-round defeat to Matteo Arnaldi, his third straight loss

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3 w. ago Novak Djokovic crashes out of Madrid Open after defeat by unseeded Arnaldi

Setback in troubled year for 24-time Grand Slam winnerSerb also lost in Monte Carlo in build-up to Roland GarrosNovak Djokovic’s struggles continued in the clay-court season as he fell to his third consecutive defeat. In the second round of the Madrid Open on Saturday, he lost 6-3, 6-4 to the unseeded Italian Matteo Arnaldi. Djokovic, who had received a first round bye as a seeded player, had arrived here after a difficult few weeks.His otherwise encouraging week in Miami ended with a difficult loss to Jakob Mensik in the final. He then lost his first match at the Monte Carlo Masters to Alejandro Tabilo of Chile. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Novak Djokovic faces up to ‘new reality’ after crashing out of Madrid Open

Defeat is third in a row for 24-time grand slam winner‘I’m not sure if I will come back,’ says crestfallen SerbNovak Djokovic is not sure if he has competed in Madrid for the last time after succumbing to a difficult 6-3, 6-4 loss to the unseeded Italian Matteo Arnaldi in the second round, his third consecutive defeat.Asked whether this was his last match in Madrid, Djokovic replied: “It could be. It could be. I’m not sure if I will come back. So, I don’t know, I don’t know what to say. I mean, I’ll come back, maybe not as a player, of course. I hope it’s not, but it could be.” Continue reading...

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