Sports News of Friday, 27 September 2024
Source: BBC
British player Jack Draper advanced to the quarter-finals of the Japan Open after defeating second seed Hubert Hurkacz in straight sets.
The unseeded 22-year-old, who recently made it to the semi-finals of the US Open, completed the match in 84 minutes with a score of 6-2, 6-4 in Tokyo.
Draper converted two out of seven break point chances and successfully defended against three of his own.
This win marks the world number 20's third victory over a top-10 player in 2024, setting a personal record for the season.