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US Open: Draper proud to emulate Murray with QF appearance

Jack Draper says he is delighted to emulate Andy Murray and become the first British man to reach the US Open quarter-finals since the Scotsman in 2016.

Draper beat Tomas Machac 6-3 6-1 6-2 and is yet to drop a service match at the tournament.

Murray has been a mentor for the young Brit for years, and the 22-year-old paid homage to the recently retired tennis icon.

He said: “Incredibly proud of that achievement.

“To follow in Andy’s footsteps and make the quarterfinals here since he did it in 2016, it’s a big achievement for me.

“But I think I’ve just got to keep on going because I know that there’s still room for improvement and still room to hopefully go further in the tournament.”

Murray won the US Open in 2012, one of three Grand Slam titles in his career.

He lost to Draper in their only ATP Tour meeting last year in what felt like a passing of the torch moment.

Draper added: “Andy I obviously miss.

“Shout out to him. What an unbelievable career the guy has had. Icon of the game. I miss him in the changing rooms.

“I miss being next to his stinky shoes and all of his stinky clothes.

“Andy is a legend. If I have half the career that he’s had, then I’ll be a happy man.”

Mitch Fretton
Mitch Fretton
Mitch is a freelance sports journalist with experience working for LiveScore, GOAL and Colchester United. He has experience working from both his desk at home and in the press box at games covering the Champions League and international football.
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