Jack Draper is the first British male to reach the semi-finals of the US Open since Andy Murray in 2012 – the year the Scot won the title – after he beat Australia’s Alex de Minaur in straight sets. ‘I thought it was just a solid match all around,’ said the 25th seed. “Proud of my performance.’ A deflated De Minaur also said he was proud of his efforts at this year’s tournament, though suggested the match was a step back in his recovery from injury.
