Jack Draper Advances to Third Round at US Open

Jack Draper has successfully advanced to the third round of the US Open, defeating Facundo Diaz Acosta 6-4, 6-2, 6-2, while shaking off recent controversies surrounding accusations of cheating during his Cincinnati Open match against Felix Auger-Aliassime. The 22-year-old British player, ranked No. 25, expressed feeling mentally overwhelmed by the criticism he faced but has since regained focus on his game. Draper noted that the conditions at Flushing Meadows suit his left-handed playing style, providing him confidence as he prepares for a potential match against reigning champion Carlos Alcaraz. This is Draper's best performance at the US Open, having reached the third round in all three of his appearances. His strong showing comes after a difficult period of injury setbacks, and he aims to build upon his recent success in New York. Draper is embracing the role of British tennis standard-bearer in the absence of Andy Murray.