Jack Draper makes claim about the courts in Cincinnati after being left stunned during win over Stefanos Tsitsipas

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Jack Draper snapped a string of early exits on Thursday as he clinched an imposing victory over Stefanos Tsitsipas to advance to the third round of the Cincinnati Open.

The Brit, who claimed his first ATP title earlier this year, came back from the brink to defeat ninth seed Tsitsipas 3-6 6-4 7-5.

Draper has strengthened his coaching team this year and, after an up-and-down summer, the 22-year-old is into the third round of a tournament since his run to the Queen’s quarter-final where he produced an awe-inspiring performance to beat reigning champion Carlos Alcaraz.

It will come as a major confidence boost for the young Brit, who is eager to end the season on a high.

What did Jack Draper say about the courts at the Cincinnati Open?

Tsitsipas is also undergoing a reshuffle in his coaching team, but Jack Draper won’t care one bit as he shocked the Greek, who served for the match at 5-4 in the deciding set.

After the win, Draper became the latest star to allude to the pace of the courts at the Cincinnati Open, which have recently been resurfaced.

“In Cincinnati it is probably some of the fastest courts I have ever played in my life,” Draper told Tennis Channel. “Even being from London.

“I think what won me the match today was the way I competed, my determination to win and I think that showed in key moments.

“Stefanos is an incredible player and competitor and I am very proud of the way my focus was out there and the way I competed.”

Can Draper go deep in Cincinnati?

The win against Stefanos Tsitsipas feels like an indicator of how the young Brit could finish his 2024 campaign.

Draper clearly has the minerals to succeed on the surface, having reached two tour-level finals on quick hard courts.

He also made a significant run to the fourth round of the US Open last year, so will fancy his chances this time around.

However, in Cincinnati this week, Alcaraz awaits Draper in a projected quarter-final clash, an eagerly-anticipated match-up, but one that favors the fiery Spaniard.