US Open day 11: Jack Draper ‘not afraid’ of big stage ahead of semi-final
The IndependentSign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Jack Draper’s quest for US Open glory continues as he takes on Jannik Sinner in the semi-final, while there’s an all-American battle in the other last-four tie between Taylor Fritz and Frances Tiafoe. Picture of the day Draper’s big day British star Jack Draper says he is “not afraid” of the big stage as he targets a place in the US Open final. He has won his first five matches without dropping a set, including his quarter-final win over 10th seed Alex de Minaur, to become the first British man to reach the semi-final of the US Open since Murray won it in 2012. Shot of the day Sabalenka sets up Pegula shootout There will be a first-time women’s winner of the US Open as Aryna Sabalenka and Jessica Pegula set up a final showdown on Saturday.