Qatar Open: Jack Draper fights back to beat Matteo Berrettini and reach semi-finals
Britain’s No. 1 Jack Draper fought back from the scene to get Matteo Berrettini to the Qatar Open semifinals.
Former Wimbledon runner-up Berrettini attended the opening ceremony, but the world’s No. 16 Draper has suffered recent injuries Have sufficient records A 4-6 6-4 6-3 victory over the Italians, responded.
“In the second set, I was knocking on the door and didn’t take my chances, but I stayed strong,” Draper told Sky Sports.
“It’s an uphill battle with such a great player. In Australia, I’m very proud of my efforts because I went into the fourth round without playing any tennis in the off-season.
“I worked very hard with the coach and fitness and I’m glad I’ve found a better level this week, played and achieved confidence.”
Draper will face Jiri Lehecka in the last four games after the Czech player beat top seed Carlos Alcaraz 6-3 3-6 6-4 ).
This is just the second defeat of the year for the four-time Grand Slam champion in Spain, who also lost to Novak Djokovic in the quarterfinals of the Australian Open in January.
Andrey Rublev of Russia beats the second seed Alex de Minaur 6-1 3-6 7-6 (10-8), with Canada’s Felix Auger-Aliassime held the semi-finals, who won the Pacers with Daniil Medvedev Russia retired through illness.
