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Jack Draper Says He Is ‘Looking Forward’ To Facing World No 1 Jannik Sinner For A Place In The 2024 US Open Final

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Published06 Sep 2024

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Tennis star Jack Draper is gearing up for the biggest match of his life as he gets set to take on Jannik Sinner for a place in the US Open final.

The British No 1 says he is ‘looking forward’ to facing Sinner at the Arthur Ashe Stadium in New York on Friday night (September 6).

Draper has cruised into the last four without dropping a set. Leaving his dreams of a first Grand Slam title very much alive.

After an injury-ravaged 2023, Draper has made huge strides this year. A first ATP Tour win in Stuttgart set the tone for his US Open adventure.

At Flushing Meadows, the Fairytale of New York is very much on for the 22-year-old. He became the first Brit since Emma Raducanu to go 14-0 in sets in the main draw.

Furthermore, he is the first man to reach the semi-finals without dropping a set since Daniil Medvedev completed the feat in 2020.

As it stands, the best betting sites in the UK price Draper at 25/4 to get the better of Sinner. He can also be backed at 20/1 to thrash the Italian in straight sets.

Jack Draper US Open Dreams Can Continue With Victory Against World No 1

“A lot of the players know my talent and know my tennis capabilities and probably see me as a dangerous player. It’s been important for me to show my face on the tour most weeks and show that I’m physically robust,” Draper explained.

“Mentally, I’m all in, and I’m doing all the right things, and that also gains respect from the other players.”

Naturally, a victory over Jannik Sinner will see Draper on the cusp of glory. Fellow Brits Andy Murray (2012) and Emma Raducanu (2021) have tasted victory in New York.

“I’m not the kind of person who is happy to get to a certain point. I’m always thinking of the next challenge. As a tennis player you’re always hungry for the next thing, you always want something more, and achieve bigger things.

“There’s no time to be happy of where I’m at, at the moment. I’m looking forward to Friday,” he concluded.