Jack Draper topples world No 14 Taylor Fritz at Queen’s

The 20-year-old surged past American Fritz 6-3 6-2 to reach the second round

Andy Sims
Monday 13 June 2022 10:24 EDT
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The 20-year-old surged past American Fritz to reach the second round
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British youngster Jack Draper scored the biggest win of his career by beating world number 14 Taylor Fritz at Queen’s Club.

The 20-year-old, back at the scene of his first ATP Tour win, against Jannik Sinner last year, surged past American Fritz 6-3 6-2 to reach the second round of the cinch Championships.

After a hugely impressive display of powerful hitting, Draper sealed his first win over a top-20 player with a second-serve ace.

Draper, now one of four British men inside the world’s top 100, said: “We’re in a really good place now.

“It was amazing, I enjoyed my time out here. (I’m) at the start of my career, haven’t played in front of this many people that often. I’m just glad of the way I played today.”

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