US Open 2024: Jack Draper beats Alex de Minaur to reach semi-finals

Jack Draper’s breakout run at the US Open reached new heights as the Briton fought his way past Alex de Minaur to reach a first Grand Slam semi-final.

The 22-year-old showed all of his youthful talent along with grit and determination to win 6-3 7-5 6-2.

He received treatment for a leg problem early in the second set, while Australian 10th seed De Minaur seemed hampered by injury issues of his own.

But Draper, playing his first match on the famous Arthur Ashe Stadium, was by far the better player as he became the first British man to reach the last four in New York since Andy Murray’s title win in 2012.

He will play either world number one Jannik Sinner or 2021 champion Daniil Medvedev in the semi-finals on Friday.

“Honestly, to be out here in my first match on the biggest court in the world is a dream come true,” Draper said.

“I think he was maybe struggling which may have helped me.”