Sofia Open: Draper continues fine form to beat Musetti and breeze into quarter-finals
Jack Draper beat Lorenzo Musetti 7-5, 6-2. He’ll play wildcard Cem Ilkel in the next round
Tennis – Australian Open – Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia – January 16, 2023 Britain’s Jack Draper in action during his first round match against Spain’s Rafael Nadal (AI/Reuters/Panoramic)
Jack Draper maintained his excellent form to reach the last eight of the Sofia Open, courtesy of a straight-set victory over Lorenzo Musetti, beating the Italian 7-5, 6-2.
Despite being the top seed in Sofia, Musetti was comfortably beaten by the big serving and fine ball-striking of the Brit.
Draper, who reached the fourth round of the US Open late this summer, is now on a seven-match winning streak having also taken the Challenger title in Bergamo last week.
Draper, ranked No 82, will play wildcard Cem Ilkel next.
In the previous round, Jack Draper won against German Maximilian Marterer (6-3, 6-2).
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