After a remarkable win over Carlos Alcaraz, Jack Draper faced Botic van de Zandschulp in the third round of the US Open. Despite Draper’s previous victory, he remained focused on his recovery rather than worrying about the upcoming match.
Draper, confident in facing top players, drew on his recent win against Alcaraz at the Queen’s Club Championships. He believed in his chances in the third round, regardless of his opponent.
Van de Zandschulp, a former world No 22, was acknowledged by Draper for his capability to cause trouble for any opponent.
In their first-ever matchup, Jack Draper secured a spot in the fourth round of the US Open for the second consecutive year by defeating Van de Zandschulp.
Draper recognized that his win over Alcaraz may have affected Van de Zandschulp’s mindset, as the Dutch player had received a lot of attention for his performance. Despite this, Draper believed in his own abilities and delivered a solid performance.
Now set to face Czech Tomas Machac in the fourth round, Draper is prepared for another challenging match after Machac’s impressive victory over David Goffin in the third round.
