Jack Draper admits there was one mistake he was making against Lorenzo Musetti despite beating him in the Madrid Open semi-final

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Jack Draper produced an impressive performance to reach his first Madrid Open final but he was still unhappy with one aspect of his game.

The British number one’s excellent season continued as he reached the championship match in the Spanish capital without dropping a set.

Draper’s latest conqueror was Lorenzo Musetti, who the 23-year-old maintained his unbeaten record against.

The new World number five will have a chance to compete for his first clay court title on Sunday and he aims to correct one part of his game to help him achieve that.

Jack Draper comments on mistake he made against Lorenzo Musetti in Madrid Open semi-final

Jack Draper’s powerful and consistent game from the baseline proved too much for Musetti to handle at the Madrid Open.

The Brit served impressively as he claimed 78% of his first serve points and he faced just three break points during the contest.

He wrapped up a 6-3, 7-6(4) victory in one hour and 57 minutes and post-match he spoke to Sky Sports about his performance, and admitted he made one mistake.

“I think I was trying to stay present. I had chances, he had one little chance,” Draper said.

“I was looking at my coach because sometimes in the big moments I was going a bit passive and at this level, against this kind of calibre of opponent, he is not going to let you off the hook.

“So I thought I did a great job, of changing tactically, maybe serve volleying a bit more and being offensive and being on the front foot. I was just trying to compete and battle so hard, so I am proud of that.”

Jack Draper says what was going through his mind before the tiebreak against Lorenzo Musetti in Madrid

Draper has struggled with injuries and his fitness throughout his career, but these levels have drastically improved in 2025.

Musetti appeared to look fisher than Draper from a physical standpoint towards the end of the second set, but his improved fitness levels paid dividends as he stayed the course and came through the tiebreak to win the match.

“I just sometimes in these moments now am thinking about all the pain I go through on a daily basis on the practice court, with Matt Little is putting me through, and all the sacrifices I have made to get to this point,” he said.

“I try and remember why I do it and why I go through that. It’s the little points like those where I have to push myself a bit more to go through it and be the braver person in those key situations.”

Draper added: “I think towards the end of the second set I definitely felt like he started to play well, he hit a lot of winners and stuff,” Draper said of his opponent.

“I [controlled] pretty well with good serve and volleys. I think I started serving really well and just learned what makes him uncomfortable in that moment and not letting him dictate me. That’s something I was really happy with today, I think I problem-solved really well.”