Jack Draper stormed into the Madrid Open semi-finals for the first time.
In his young career so far the British number one has shown his quality on hard courts while also showing his potential on grass.
But this season Jack Draper is now showing that he can do some damage on clay, as he prepares for a semi-final in the Spanish capital.
The 23-year-old has looked very impressive and has reached the last four without dropping a set, and he has his sights set firmly on winning another Masters 1000 title.
Jack Draper joins Rafael Nadal in exclusive ATP club after reaching Madrid Open semi-finals
Draper wasted little time booking his spot in the Madrid Open semi-finals.
The British number one faced Matteo Arndali in Thursday’s quarter-final, the same man who defeated Novak Djokovic in the second round.
Draper had not dropped a set in the tournament that continued when he dispatched the Italian 6-0, 6-4 in just one hour and 17 minutes.
The 2024 US Open semi-finalist did not face a break point en route to victory and he will face Lorenzo Musetti for a spot in the final.
By claiming what is his 11th victory in his last 13 matches, on Monday Draper will become a top five player for the first time.
He will join Rafael Nadal as the only left-handed players this century to be ranked inside the ATP’s top five.
Jack Draper makes British ATP ranking history
Not only will Draper become a top five player, but he is now the fourth British player to break into the world’s top five.
He joins Greg Rusedski, Tim Henman and Andy Murray in this group, and he is the first British player to do this in 17 years.
Assessing his performance Draper told Sly Sports: “I have been doing everything in all areas pretty well and am excited to keep on going. Hopefully it keeps coming together.
“I am just well prepared. I work really hard every day and do all the right things off the court and on the court. When I go out to play I have a feeling it is going to be OK because I have prepared so well.
“I know I can win any match and lose any match. I am fearful I could lose but that helps me compete the way I do.”
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