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Draper sees off Tiafoe to reach Stuttgart semi-finals
Britain's Jack Draper in action against Frances Tiafoe of the US during the men's singles quarterfinal match at the ATP Tour Stuttgart, Germany, June 14, 2024
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JACK DRAPER celebrated his elevation to British number one today by beating defending champion Frances Tiafoe to reach the semi-finals of the Stuttgart Open.
Draper’s run in Germany coupled with Cameron Norrie’s shock loss to Jack Pinnington Jones in Nottingham means the 22-year-old will top the domestic standings for the first time on Monday.
He will also hit a new career high in the low 30s, potentially enough to earn him a seeding at Wimbledon, after battling to a 5-7 6-4 7-6 (1) victory over American Tiafoe.
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