By Amy Tennery NEW YORK (Reuters) - Young Jack Draper has emerged as the unlikely hero of British men's tennis at the U.S. Open this week, reaching the ...
STORY CONTINUES BELOW THESE SALTWIRE VIDEOSNEW YORK - Young Jack Draper has emerged as the unlikely hero of British men's tennis at the U.S. Open this week, reaching the fourth round of the year's final major as established names from his country crashed out.
Instead, the 123rd-ranked Draper has defied the odds for his best showing at a major, as more familiar names like three-times Grand Slam champion Andy Murray, top Briton Cameron Norrie and Daniel Evans were sent packing before the second week. He recorded a shock straight sets win over 17th seed Hubert Hurkacz in the second round and overcame American wild card Michael Mmoh 6-4 6-2 3-6 6-3 in the third on Saturday, showing poise well beyond his experience.
"It's not been easy for me the last sort of year or two with the injury struggles I've had. I come into each tournament thinking, 'Oh, am I going to hold up this week?' Five sets is a bit different, and to do it at this level, I'm very pleased with myself."
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