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Jack Draper reaches Qatar Open final with win over Jiri Lehecka

Britain’s No. 1 Jack Draper reached the final of the Qatar Open with a 3-6 7-6 (7-2) 6-3 win over Jiri Lehecka.

Lehecka of the Czech Republic controlled the opening after breaking into the serve in the eighth game before winning the second set.

Draper – defeated former Wimbledon runner-up Matteo Berrettini on Thursday – nearly undefeated in the game, giving the game to the decider.

The final set lasted until Lehecka’s double shortcomings gave the 23-year-old British a break, and the Czech threw the racket to the floor in frustration.

Draper, his recent The damage problem is well documentedget the second match point again, giving yourself a chance to win the third professional championship.

“I thought I was throwing a sloppy game in the first set,” Draper said.

“I started leading his (Leheka’s) serving, keeping it easier and putting a lot of pressure behind his serve.

“I feel more positive as the game goes on. I am proud of the way I play.”

Draper entered the fourth round of the Australian Open in January and will meet Andrey Rublev in Saturday’s final after Russia beat Canada’s Felix Ossey- Felix Auger-Aliassime 7-5 4-6 7-6 7-6 (7-5).

A uniform game boils down to an exciting decision, with the 10th Roubov in the world winning with his fourth game.

“I feel like I’m playing better and better every week, I’m improving,” Rublef said.

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