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Jack Draper reacts during his match against Carlos Alcaraz (not pictured) on day six of the cinch Championships at The Queen's Club, London, June 20, 2024
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NEW BRITISH number one Jack Draper claimed the biggest victory of his career by beating top seed Carlos Alcaraz at the Championships.
The 22-year-old, now ranked a career-high 31 after winning his maiden ATP title in Stuttgart last week, stunned the reigning Queen’s and Wimbledon champion 7-6 (3) 6-3.
Spanish superstar Alcaraz, who also won the French Open earlier this month, had not been beaten in seven weeks or lost a match on grass in almost two years.
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