Jack Draper says winning his first ATP title has set him “free” of negativity and led to his stunning victory over Wimbledon champion Carlos Alcaraz at Queen’s.
The New British men’s number one earned a 7-6 (7-3) 6-3 victory over defending champion Alcaraz in the second round on Thursday
Alcaraz had saved three match points at 5-2 before Draper served out from 0-30 to the delight of an ecstatic home crowd.
It continued a memorable week for Draper after he claimed the first ATP title of his career at the Stuttgart Open on Sunday.
On Monday, he was confirmed as his nation’s leading player on the men’s tour.
Beating world number two Alcaraz – who claimed the French Open earlier this month – is the biggest win of Draper’s career by ranking.