Jack Draper survived a second-set collapse to win the Vienna Open with a 6-4, 7-5 victory over Karen Khachanov on Sunday.
It marked a second title for the 22-year-old Briton however his first at an ATP 500 occasion, his earlier success coming within the ATP 250 occasion in Stuttgart in June.
“To win my first ATP 500, it feels unimaginable,” stated Draper, who will break into the highest 15 for the primary time in his profession.
“I’m extremely completely satisfied and so pleased with myself and my staff. I’m going to take pleasure in it.”
After easing by way of the primary set and right into a 4-0 lead within the second, Draper abruptly discovered himself on the again foot because the 28-year-old Russian, who gained the Almaty event final week, reeled off 5 video games on the bounce.
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Draper collected himself in time to shut out the set and turn out to be the first participant to win the event on his debut since fellow Briton Andy Murray in 2014.
“I used to be taking part in so good, after which the momentum shifted,” stated Draper.
“Truthfully, I didn’t really feel too nervous or tight. I simply missed a couple of balls and made some unsuitable selections, and Karen picked up his degree.
“That’s a testomony to how good he’s. He’s a fighter, and he’s in nice type.
“It acquired actually tight there, however I stayed stable and in a very good psychological body. Fortunately, I used to be in a position to come by way of. It was a aid.”
Draper dispatched world quantity 17 Lorenzo Musetti within the semi-finals 6-2, 6-4 on Saturday and misplaced only one set in the course of the event.