Jack Draper dispatched Gabriel Diallo in straight sets to advance to the Eastbourne Open semi-finals on Thursday. The British wild card secured a dominant victory over the Canadian to continue his rapid resurgence just days before the Wimbledon main draw begins.
The match concluded in a brisk one hour and nine minutes as Draper wrapped up a 6-1, 6-4 final score. Currently ranked No. 160 globally after a season heavily disrupted by physical setbacks, Draper overwhelmed the world No. 91 from the opening game.
He is working alongside British tennis icon Andy Murray for this specific grass-court swing to rebuild his tour momentum. The coaching partnership appears to be paying immediate tactical dividends, resulting in Draper’s third consecutive victory at the ATP 250 tournament.
Draper now advances to face the winner of the upcoming quarter-final tie between Ugo Humbert and Quentin Halys for a spot in the championship match.
The deep run provides him with critical match fitness and court time ahead of the All England Club schedule, which runs from June 29 to July 12.