10 h. ago Jack Draper books his place in the Madrid Open final as he closes in on winning his first clay court title

MATTHEW LAMBWELL: Jack Draper proved he is a man for all surfaces and all seasons, overpowering Lorenzo Musetti to reach his first clay court final at the Madrid Open.

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12 h. ago Jack Draper battles into Madrid Open final with thrilling win over Lorenzo Musetti

New world number five is yet to drop a set in Madrid

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13 h. ago Jack Draper strolls into Madrid Open final as clay breakthrough rolls on

World No 5 beats Lorenzo Musetti 6-3, 7-6 (4)Draper will face Casper Ruud on SundayUpon his arrival in Madrid two weeks ago, Jack Draper was still just trying to find his rhythm on clay, a surface he knew he could play well on but one that had so far brought him nothing but misery.Now, after another of the best fortnights of his career, the 23-year-old will play for one of the biggest clay titles of all. He continued his sublime breakthrough run on Friday night by holding on in a bruising encounter with the 10th seed Lorenzo Musetti to reach the Madrid Open final with a 6-3, 7-6 (4) win. Continue reading...

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13 h. ago Jack Draper vs Lorenzo Musetti LIVE! Latest result and reaction after semi

Winner will play Casper Ruud in the final on Sunday

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17 h. ago Jack Draper vs Lorenzo Musetti LIVE! Latest score and updates from Madrid Open semi

Winner will face Casper Ruud in the final on Sunday

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19 h. 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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28 h. ago What time is Jack Draper playing at Madrid Open today? TV channel and live stream for semi

Draper looking to win second Masters 1000 title in the space of two months

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40 h. 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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40 h. 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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40 h. ago Jack Draper to move above Novak Djokovic in rankings after cruising into Madrid Open semi

Draper looking to back up Indian Wells victory with second Masters 1000 title

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40 h. 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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49 h. 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 d. ago Jack Draper through as Matteo Berrettini dramatically retires from Madrid Open

Draper advances to the last-16, where he will face another encounter with Tommy Paul

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1 week ago ‘Genuine’ Jannik Sinner ‘doesn’t deserve any hate’, says Jack Draper

The British No. 1 has publicly defended his friend throughout his protracted doping saga

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1 week ago Jack Draper backs Sinner as return from ban nears: ‘He doesn’t deserve any hate’

British No 1 says friend is ‘a really genuine, nice person’Italian will return to action after three-month ban in MayJack Draper believes it has been important to stand up for his friend Jannik Sinner and that the Italian is undeserving of any hate as he prepares to return from his three-month anti-doping ban next month.“When people ask about him, or anyone, I’ll tell the truth,” said Draper. “I think Jannik is a really, really genuine, nice person. And on top of that, he’s obviously an unbelievable player. In this situation, I’m sure that he would have absolutely zero idea of anything. That’s just the way life goes – sometimes there’s mistakes. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Emma Raducanu and Jack Draper feelings made clear amid close relationship

Emma Raducanu and Jack Draper are two of the most exciting young players in tennis, but the latter has emerged as the British fans' favourite in recent weeks

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3 w. ago Jack Draper out of Monte Carlo after defeat to Alejandro Davidovich Fokina

Spaniard beats British No 1 6-3, 6-7 (6) on clay courtServe abandons Draper, who records 10 double faultsJack Draper crashed out at the last-16 stage of the Monte-Carlo Masters following defeat to Spain’s Alejandro Davidovich Fokina. Fifth seed Draper, who dispatched Marcos Giron in a comfortable 6-1, 6-1 victory on Tuesday, struggled with his serve, accounting for 10 double faults during the 6-3, 6-7 (6), 6-4 loss.“Today I didn’t feel at my best or at my best mentally with my strategy,” Davidovich Fokina said on court after the win, in which he made 57 unforced errors to his opponent’s 46. “It was a rollercoaster with my mind, I didn’t know how to control the emotions and I didn’t respect myself or my team. I am so sorry with how I did today and I am happy with the win and I will be ready for tomorrow. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Farmers face one of the highest rates of suicide. This social worker believes the solution is buried in their land

After seeing the farmer mental health crisis up close, Kaila Anderson developed new treatment techniques based on growers’ deep connection to the landKaila Anderson stands in front of some photos in the farmhouse where she grew up, near the tiny town of Sabetha, in the north-east corner of Kansas. Outside, frozen February fields of wheat, hay and corn stubble repeat across the rolling hills. This agrarian landscape inspired a breakthrough she made four years ago that now promises to help farmers struggling with their mental health.A licensed social worker, Anderson knows first-hand that farmers have a high propensity for depression and one of the highest rates of suicide of any occupation, often attributed to the demanding and precarious nature of the job. Yet she has found that crisis-line staffers, doctors and therapists in farm country often don’t have the cultural training to recognize the signs of emotional stress unique to farmers. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Breakthrough for bladder cancer patients as tablet treatment rolled out on NHS

Hundreds will benefit after the first targeted treatment for the most common form of bladder cancer was given the green light

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3 w. ago Jack Draper makes strong start to clay court season with convincing win at Monte Carlo Masters

The British No 1 looked in good touch in Monaco as he swept aside Marcos Giron

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