Jannik Sinner and Jack Draper played out a thrilling US Open semi-final, with the Italian coming out on top.
Boris Becker said Draper can improve following his US Open exit, having lost 7-5, 7-6(7-3), 6-2 to number one seed Sinner.
Draper had an injury worry before the semi-final match, while he suffered from illness during the meeting with Sinner.
The Italian meanwhile had a wrist problem during the clash at Arthur Ashe Stadium, but persevered to overcome the Briton.
Draper caused the world number one plenty of problems in New York, but was ultimately outdone by his close friend in straight sets.
Billie Jean King messages Jannik Sinner after he reaches the US Open final
The British number one can certainly hold his head high after his superb US Open run, with Grand Slam success likely to go his way in the near future.
But the congratulations must now go the way of Sinner, with tennis legend Billie Jean King among those messaging the Italian.
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She wrote on X: “Congratulations to Jannik Sinner, who is now heading to the final of the US Open for the first time!”
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The four-time US Open singles champion didn’t limit her congratulations to Sinner, with Billie Jean King also messaging fellow finalist Taylor Fritz.
Fritz produced a masterclass of his own to overcome Frances Tiafoe in their semi-final meeting at Arthur Ashe Stadium.
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In another battle between friends, Fritz beat Tiafoe 4-6, 7-5, 4-6, 6-4, 6-1 to also reach the US Open final for the very first time.
He had never made it beyond a Grand Slam quarter-final before this superb run in New York, but the 12th seed now faces a huge challenge against top seed Sinner.
Intriguingly, the pair have met two times on the court, with each winning on one occasion, with both matches coming at the ATP Masters 1000 Indian Wells.
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