Draper beats Paul to reach Madrid Open last eight

With a convincing 6-2, 6-2 victory over Tommy Paul, a dependable Jack Draper won the Madrid Open’s quarter-finals.

In the third and seventh games, the British number one served out in love to win the first set in 32 minutes, breaking American records.

Paul’s serve was under more of a strain, and Draper broke Paul’s love in the fifth game to make it 3-2 up while saving two break points in the third game of the second set.

Draper comfortably won the next game on his serve to win the match in an hour and seven minutes after a stunning forehand down the line.

Draper told Sky Sports, “I felt really good out there.” I had to be a part of Tommy’s game from the beginning because he is a great player. I felt well.

“I believe that most players who are from the UK or who don’t play on this surface frequently enter it with the impression that they won’t be that good at it, which will help them advance.”

“I am aware of my ability to play well on this surface, and this year, I have set out to demonstrate this.” I am aware of the importance of being a top player.

Draper’s powerful forehand was in good working order the entire time as he hit 13 of his 20 match winners with it. He did not experience a break point during the contest.

Paul only won the contest, and he only managed seven victories, committing 31 errors on average against his foe.

Draper, who ranks sixth in his career, is the fifth-seeded player at the Madrid Open and the final player with the highest ranking.

Iga Swiatek, the women’s draw’s defending champion, defeated Madison Keys 0-6 6-3 6-2 in their quarter-finale after going down in the first set without winning a game.

American Keys, who won the Australian Open for the first time earlier this year, won the first set before four-time French Open champion Swiatek made a comeback to earn a semi-final spot.

It was one of the strangest matches I’ve ever played, according to Poland’s Swiatek, “to be honest.”

“I didn’t think the first set was that bad,” I thought. The ball just went incredibly long, and I felt good about it. The momentum eventually changed as a result of my attempt to play a bit shorter and with some mistakes made by Maddy. I’m pleased I succeeded.

After beating Mirra Andreeva 7-5 6-1, Swiatek will face Coco Gauff in the final four.

Before gaining the upper hand and winning, Gauff faced two set points in the opening set.