Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleDraper is into the last four in Eastbourne (PA)Jack Draper has reached his first semi-final in 12 months at the Lexus Eastbourne Open, marking a strong return from a year plagued by injury setbacks. Under the guidance of new coach Andy Murray, the 24-year-old defeated Gabriel Diallo 6-1 6-4, maintaining an unbeaten record without dropping a set in the tournament. Despite battling a stomach bug earlier in the week, Draper displayed no discomfort, delivering an impressive performance with 25 winners and only nine unforced errors. Lucky loser Toby Samuel also advanced to the semi-finals, securing his most significant career victory for the second consecutive day by defeating eighth seed Juan Manuel Cerundolo 6-3 6-4. Samuel, who had the biggest ranking ascent last year, is set to face Belgium’s Zizou Bergs, who eliminated another British player, Jan Choinski, with a 6-3 6-3 win. In fullJack Draper thriving under Andy Murray’s guidance as he powers into Eastbourne semi-finalsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Jack Draper reaches first semi-final in a year after injury hell
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleDraper is into the last four in Eastbourne (PA)Jack Draper has reached his first semi-final in 12 months at the Lexus Eastbourne Open, marking a strong return from a year plagued by injury setbacks. Under the guidance of new coach Andy Murray, the 24-year-old defeated Gabriel Diallo 6-1 6-4, maintaining an unbeaten record without dropping a set in the tournament. Despite battling a stomach bug earlier in the week, Draper displayed no discomfort, delivering an impressive performance with 25 winners and only nine unforced errors. Lucky loser Toby Samuel also advanced to the semi-finals, securing his most significant career victory for the second consecutive day by defeating eighth seed Juan Manuel Cerundolo 6-3 6-4. Samuel, who had the biggest ranking ascent last year, is set to face Belgium’s Zizou Bergs, who eliminated another British player, Jan Choinski, with a 6-3 6-3 win. In fullJack Draper thriving under Andy Murray’s guidance as he powers into Eastbourne semi-finalsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
