Britain’s Jack Draper defeated Lorenzo Musetti of Italy in straight units to achieve the Vienna ATP remaining on Saturday, making certain an increase to a career-high on the earth rankings.
Draper claimed a 6-2, 6-4 win in a single hour and 49 minutes and can sort out both Australia’s Alex de Minaur or Karen Khachanov of Russia for the title.
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“I believed the primary set was a extremely excessive stage from my facet,” stated 22-year-old Draper.
“Lorenzo is a extremely powerful competitor. He’s had an unimaginable season. The second set was actually up and down. There have been some lengthy factors and undoubtedly some nerves and tough moments, however I’m actually happy with the way in which I stored combating.”
Draper, a US Open semi-finalist final month, will rise three spots to a career-best 15 within the rankings following his run within the Austrian capital.