Britain’s Jack Draper impressed at the US Open as he secured a straight sets victory against Tomas Machac, advancing to the quarter-finals in imperious fashion. The 22-year-old displayed relentless quality of play, ultimately sealing a 6-3 6-1 6-2 win. Notably, Draper has yet to drop a set in the tournament, showcasing his formidable form.
Despite entering the match with three previous losses against Machac, Draper managed to secure a crucial victory at Flushing Meadows. His triumph was further highlighted by the elimination of Spanish superstar Carlos Alcaraz from his section of the draw, potentially paving a more favorable path for the British No 1 in the later stages of the competition.
While Machac displayed initial confidence, Draper expertly capitalized on key opportunities, ultimately unraveling Machac’s game. Despite facing resistance in closing out the match, Draper demonstrated composure by saving break points and securing victory.
Draper’s next challenge in the quarter-finals awaits as he anticipates facing the winner of 10th seed Alex de Minaur and unseeded Jordan Thompson, presenting a promising opportunity for the young Briton to continue his remarkable US Open campaign.
In other developments at the US Open, fifth seed Daniil Medvedev cruised to the quarter-finals with a dominant 6-0 6-1 6-3 victory over Nuno Borges. Additionally, unseeded Karolina Muchova upset fifth seed Jasmine Paolini,6-3 6-3 securing her advancement to the quarter-finals. American Jessica Pegula joined the quarter-final stage with a 6-4 6-2 victory over Diana Shnaider, aiming to reverse her winless record in major quarter-finals. Furthermore, Beatriz Haddad Maia fought past Caroline Wozniacki 6-2 3-6 6-3 to secure a spot in the quarters.
The US Open continues to showcase thrilling matches and unexpected upsets, setting the stage for an exciting culmination of the tournament.
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