Jack Draper Cuts Path to US Open Quarter-Finals in Unstoppable Style

Draper Blasts Auger-Aliassime from the Court in Epic 4-Set Thriller

In a thrilling display of sheer dominance, rising British star Jack Draper carved his path into the US Open quarter-finals on Wednesday, crushing Felix Auger-Aliassime in a pulsating four-set battle that lasted over four hours.

Draper, ranked 53rd in the world, showcased his impressive range of shots and relentless determination, dismantling the sixth-seeded Auger-Aliassime 6-1, 6-4, 6-7 (5), 6-3.

Dominant Display from the Start

Draper stormed out of the gates, dismantling Auger-Aliassime in the first set with a series of blistering forehands and precise backhands. He broke the Canadian's serve twice and held his own with ease, taking the opener in just 23 minutes.

The second set followed a similar pattern, with Draper dictating the pace and attacking Auger-Aliassime's serve. He broke the Canadian's serve early and held on to his own to secure the set 6-4.

Brief Respite for Auger-Aliassime

Auger-Aliassime finally found his footing in the third set, breaking Draper's serve twice to take a 4-2 lead. But the Brit refused to buckle, breaking back immediately and forcing a tiebreaker.

The tiebreaker was a tense affair, with Auger-Aliassime edging Draper 7-5 to claim the set and give himself a glimmer of hope.

Unstoppable Force

However, Draper was unstoppable in the fourth set. He broke Auger-Aliassime's serve in the opening game and never looked back. He held his own serve with authority and broke the Canadian once more to seal the match 6-3.

This victory marks a significant milestone in Draper's burgeoning career, propelling him into the quarter-finals of a Grand Slam tournament for the first time. He will now face Karen Khachanov for a place in the semi-finals.