Jack Draper vs Jannik Sinner LIVE! US Open latest results, reaction and updates after bruising semi-final

Jack Draper vs Jannik Sinner - LIVE!

Speaking before he walked onto the court for his US Open semi-final showdown with Jannik Sinner, British number one Jack Draper offered a prescient prediction. “I’m going to have to play some incredible tennis... going to have to compete like an animal out there,” he said.

On a humid night in New York, the level of competing required was surely more physical than even Draper expected, as he sweated his way through shirts and shoes before having to clean up his own vomit on the baseline after twice throwing up during the second set.

The best part of two-and-a-half hours had been played by the time Sinner breezed through a tie-break at the end of that set to close in on victory, the race appearing to be increasingly run for an exhausted Draper, and so it proved. Sinner ruthlessly moved towards the finish line, wrapping up a 7-5 7-6 6-2 win. He will face either Taylor Fritz or Frances Tiafoe in Sunday’s final. That a straight-sets victory took a little over three hours pointed to a extraordinarily gutsy effort from Draper, who from near enough the first game appeared to be battling the conditions and his body, as well as his close friend on the other side of the net. Dripping with sweat throughout, he struggled to grip his racket as early as the first set.

Jack Draper vs Jannik Sinner latest news

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Sinner through to final

Friday 6 September 2024 23:32 , Matt Verri

So the world number will face either Frances Tiafoe or Taylor Fritz on Sunday night.

Jack Draper went toe-to-toe with him for two sets, but he had nothing left in the third.

Sinner 7-5 7-6 6-2 Draper

Friday 6 September 2024 23:22 , Matt Verri

Draper slaps a forehand long - he’s got very little interest in lengthy points now, as you’d imagine. Not sure how he’s still standing up to be honest. Looked rough for about two hours.

Sinner nets the backhand, 40-30. Draper taken to deuce, though, after a brilliant return winner.

Match point, Sinner ruthlessly moving towards the finish line.

And he takes it! One final return winner, and a big huge at the net.

Sinner wins in straight sets but that was an almighty effort from Draper.

Sinner 7-5 7-6 5-2* Draper

Friday 6 September 2024 23:15 , Matt Verri

This is a sad end for Draper, who has nothing left to give.

Can only watch really, as Sinner races to a hold to love in barely a minute.

A game away from victory.

Sinner 7-5 7-6 4-2* Draper

Friday 6 September 2024 23:13 , Matt Verri

Double fault from Draper, but he follows it with a brilliant point.

Huge forehand, Sinner can only lob it back. Draper eventually drags himself forward to put it away at the net - didn’t look like he was going to make it to the ball initially. 30-30.

Sinner makes the backhand pass, Draper can’t get up in time to cover the ground. Grimace on his face as he serves - break point.

Sinner breaks. Runs down the drop volley, flicks the backhand down the line.

Sinner 7-5 7-6 3-2* Draper

Friday 6 September 2024 23:08 , Matt Verri

Draper cannot do anything on these Sinner service games now.

Throws up an incredibly tired lob, Sinner can stroll forward and put that away.

It’s a rapid hold to love for the Italian. Draper asks the umpire for a coke - just what his stomach needs.

Sinner 7-5 7-6 *2-2 Draper

Friday 6 September 2024 23:05 , Matt Verri

He’s not exactly flying up to the net, but Draper continues to show brilliant hands. A wonderful drop volley, even Sinner can’t run that down.

Draper going to the serve and volley near enough every point... Sinner expecting it and fires the forehand pass crosscourt. 40-30.

Return floats long from Sinner, Draper holds.

Sinner 7-5 7-6 2-1* Draper

Friday 6 September 2024 23:00 , Matt Verri

Draper going down swinging, but he’s now up to 16 unforced errors on the backhand side.

He can only watch as Sinner fires a flat backhand of his own down the line, racing to a routine hold.

Sinner 7-5 7-6 *1-1 Draper

Friday 6 September 2024 22:57 , Matt Verri

Draper... is not looking great. Gives up early as Sinner whips a forehand down the line.

Break point for the Italian, who you fear could win this set in a hurry. Been an incredible effort from Draper.

Deuce, Sinner can’t make the volley at the net.

Somehow, Draper holds! First serve finally shows up. He’s bent over at the back of the court again, but on we go.

Sinner 7-5 7-6 1-0* Draper

Friday 6 September 2024 22:53

How much does Draper have left in the tank?

We’ve been going for more than two and a half hours, and he now needs to win three sets against the best player in the world. Poor guy.

It’s a comfortable hold for Sinner to kick off this set, but he is limping a bit. Trying to stretch out his legs.

Friday 6 September 2024 22:47 , Matt Verri

Draper has gone off court after that set. Doesn’t look like a man who will be rushing back.

Sinner getting some more treatment from the physio, this time seems to be his legs.

Not a huge issue during the points though, on the evidence we’ve seen.

Sinner 7-5 7-6 Draper

Friday 6 September 2024 22:44 , Matt Verri

Five set points for Sinner, Draper starting to look like he can barely move. Feet are so heavy.

First serve saves one of those set points, 6-2. And another, 6-3.

Sinner takes the second set! He’s one away from victory - Draper needs three.

Sinner 7-5 6-6 Draper

Friday 6 September 2024 22:41 , Matt Verri

Draper on the board, reads the pass and puts away the volley. 4-1.

Ball sits up for Draper, he goes for the big forehand... out. 5-1 Sinner at the changeover.

Sinner 7-5 6-6 Draper

Friday 6 September 2024 22:40 , Matt Verri

Mini-break immediately for Sinner, who looks so much more energetic. 1-0.

Real focus now from the Italian, two more forehand winners and a glare to his box. 2-0 up, he’s making a move.

Draper nets his return, 3-0. Needs these next two points on serve.

Too good from Sinner, though. Brutal hitting, forces the mistake. 4-0.

Sinner 7-5 6-6 Draper

Friday 6 September 2024 22:37 , Matt Verri

Right then. Can Draper get to work on the Sinner serve?

Frustrating start, can’t make the second-serve return. Draper back in front of his box, who are giving him constant encouragement.

He continue to try and wipe his side of the court dry, Sinner getting irritated with the delays. Nets a forehand, 30-15.

Makes up for it with a couple of clean winners, Sinner takes it to a tie-break.

You feel it’s must-win for Draper.

Sinner 7-5 *5-6 Draper

Friday 6 September 2024 22:31 , Matt Verri

Might have spoken too soon about the Sinner wrist, he’s back to shaking it out. Imagine a clean winner from Draper didn’t help.

And another look at the wrist from Sinner, after a really poor backhand return. 40-0.

No issues with the forehand, winner whipped crosscourt. Draper then sends a backhand long, 40-30. He MUST win this game.

And does! He’s guaranteed himself at least a tie-break, in what has been a frankly ridiculous set.

Sinner 7-5 5-5* Draper

Friday 6 September 2024 22:27 , Matt Verri

Left wrist won’t bother Sinner when he’s serving, he races to 30-0 up.

Backhand doesn’t look to be an issue for the Italian, seems to have recovered from that scare.

Draper not really in that game, pressure is back onto his serve.

Sinner 7-5 *4-5 Draper

Friday 6 September 2024 22:25 , Matt Verri

The doctors have left Draper, who is now asking for another pair of shoes.

Problem is... they’re in his locker. He’s giving directions to someone, trying to remember his locker number.

Still looks pretty close to throwing up as he speaks.

Sinner is back, Draper too. Chaos everywhere you look, Italian will serve to stay in the set.

No strapping on the wrist for Sinner, suggests it’s not too serious an issue.

Sinner 7-5 *4-5 Draper

Friday 6 September 2024 22:23 , Matt Verri

And it’s a medical timeout.

Sinner is looking troubled by this wrist issue, it’s his left one. Physio trying to stretch it out.

Draper, meanwhile, is downing any gel and drink he can get his hands on.

Sinner 7-5 *4-5 Draper

Friday 6 September 2024 22:21 , Matt Verri

Superb backhand down the line from Draper, and then yet more wonderful touch at the net. And all while looking like he’s going to throw up again between points.

Crowd are right behind him, willing him on. Big roar as the serve and volley delivers, 40-15.

ABSURD. Glorious volley from Draper, Sinner still gets there and then runs down the next shot. Sinner falls over, Draper hammers the overhead at him... and the Italian smashes it back past the Brit!

Ridiculous - but Sinner is stretching out that wrist. Looks to have jarred something as he fell, this is madness.

Draper holds. We have the doctor looking at Draper, and the physio working on Sinner.

Best of luck predicting what happens next.

Sinner 7-5 4-4* Draper

Friday 6 September 2024 22:16 , Matt Verri

Umpire on the phone to the doctor, think Draper had already called for it. Sinner looks a bit confused, as he’s told his opponent has been vomiting.

Draper waves Sinner on, he doesn’t want to stop.

It’s a hold for the Italian. Time to find out what Draper has left as he steps up to serve.

Sinner 7-5 *3-4 Draper

Friday 6 September 2024 22:14 , Matt Verri

Draper has his head in his hands, backhand return sent just long. That was a chance on the second serve.

Back to deuce, Sinner shanks a forehand. Just from how Draper is looking and moving, the Italian will feel he should be in a far more comfortable position in this match.

Draper with the opening to make the pass, long. Smirk from Sinner next point as he slaps a forehand low into the net.

Deuce. We have ourselves ANOTHER marathon match.

Oh... Draper has just thrown up on the baseline. This is crazy.

Sinner 7-5 *3-4 Draper

Friday 6 September 2024 22:11 , Matt Verri

“Right now Jack, right now!”

His team know a break here will leave Draper serving for the set.

Sinner made to wait, as Draper strolls over to get his towel and do some more drying work.

Doesn’t bother the Italian, ace out wide. Two easy points for Sinner, but a great backhand from Draper then forces the mistake. 30-30.

Sensational! Draper gets himself up to the net and it’s a wonderful drop volley. He asks for more noise from the crowd and gets it! Deuce.

Sinner 7-5 *3-4 Draper

Friday 6 September 2024 22:06 , Matt Verri

Ball drops out of Draper’s pocket mid-point. Replayed this time, but he’ll lose the point if it happens again.

Sinner fans making plenty of noise, as Draper plays a very tired looking shot into the net. 30-30... it’s a crucial moment in this set.

Volley from Draper bounces up, Sinner charging after it but he can’t make the crosscourt pass. Not far away. 40-30.

Routine backhand netted from Sinner - Draper holds. Still right in this.

Sinner 7-5 3-3* Draper

Friday 6 September 2024 22:00 , Matt Verri

Sinner wants the court dried, as he walks over to where Draper has been for the last couple of games. Within a point, Draper has the towel out drying his own side.

All of Draper’s energy is being used on holding serve, he’s struggling to have an impact on Sinner’s games. 40-0, as a forehand drops long.

Draper near enough walking to his chair as Sinner fires down an ace out wide.

Wet shoes, says Draper. He’s sweated through them and needs a change.

Sinner 7-5 *2-3 Draper

Friday 6 September 2024 21:55 , Matt Verri

Now he does listen, but only after making it back-to-back double faults. Draper cannot find that first serve.

New racket... and back to deuce. Sinner had a good look at the second serve, but it’s a poor return.

Forehand drops wide, Draper a point away from another hard-fought hold to add to the collection.

Gets it! He’s having to fight for every single point and it’s not looking comfortable at all, but Draper edges in front in this second set.

Sinner 7-5 2-2* Draper

Friday 6 September 2024 21:52 , Matt Verri

“Out” says the umpire, just in case there was any doubt as the ball hits the wall on the full behind the court. Sure Draper appreciated that after that mishit forehand.

He’s in control of this game, though. Smash put away at the net, before Sinner throws in an unforced error. 40-15.

Draper slaps a forehand long, he’s trudging around the court. And now another double fault, deuce.

Coach tells him to change his racket, thinks it’s slipping around. Draper ignores that advice.

Sinner 7-5 2-2* Draper

Friday 6 September 2024 21:47 , Matt Verri

Draper takes every possible second before getting up off his seat. He’s going to need about 30 shirts at the rate he’s sweating.

Can only watch as Sinner puts away a couple of forehand winners, 30-0 in a hurry.

Ace out wide seals a rapid hold - that’s not really what Draper needs right now!

Sinner 7-5 *1-2 Draper

Friday 6 September 2024 21:43 , Matt Verri

One, two, three massive forehands. Huge hitting from Draper.

But he’s swiftly back to deuce, it’s a stunning Sinner return and Draper can’t get anywhere near it. Yet another gruelling game.

This is relentless from Sinner, he keeps pulling Draper back to deuce whenever he thinks he’s about to hold.

The British No1 said in the build-up to this match he’s confident his body is ready for a match that goes the distance - even three sets is going to be a test here.

He has a hold here - at long last! Lovely touch at the net, Draper battling away impressively.

Sinner 7-5 1-1* Draper

Friday 6 September 2024 21:40 , Matt Verri

Draper with a wild overhead to start the game, before Sinner puts one away comfortably.

A big second serve, 107mph. Even that isn’t enough to initially win the point, still needs a delicate drop volley from Draper. 30-30.

That could be a very, very costly miss. Short ball sits up for Draper, but he sends the forehand long. Had so much space to put that way, instead it’s break point for Sinner.

Once more we see the serve and volley on second serve - this time it does work. Sinner forced so wide. Deuce.

Sinner 7-5 1-1* Draper

Friday 6 September 2024 21:36 , Matt Verri

Draper looks to have won the point about three times, before he then throws in a really poor drop shot. Sinner steals the point.

Backhand crosscourt from Draper drops out, and Sinner gets himself on the board in the second set.

A lot of energy used in that game for Draper... nothing to show for it.

Sinner 7-5 *0-1 Draper

Friday 6 September 2024 21:33 , Matt Verri

Huge forehand winner from Draper, one of his best shots of the match. More of that needed, it doesn’t look like he has the legs to go toe-to-toe with Sinner in a battle of patience.

More aggression, and it’s 0-30. Bit more energy to Draper’s walk all of a sudden.

That’s... deflating. Backhand error from Draper, ace out wide from Sinner. 30-30.

Sinner about to run out of time on the shot clock, so he stops to have a conversation with umpire. That distraction tactic works, gets away with it and then thunders down an ace.

Taken to deuce, though. Do feel like Draper needs a break to really help him believe he’s right in this final.

Double fault - break point! That helps.

The kitchen sink comes out from Draper, but it’s a wild miss. Deuce - that was a real chance.

Sinner 7-5 *0-1 Draper

Friday 6 September 2024 21:27 , Matt Verri

Draper cannot find a first serve. Nothing coming easy right now.

But he’s somehow battled his way to a hold to start this set, as Sinner sends a backhand return wide.

Sinner 7-5 0-0* Draper

Friday 6 September 2024 21:25 , Matt Verri

Brilliant from Sinner to somehow get to a pretty decent drop shot, but Draper does well to hold his nerve and put the backhand away.

Back to deuce, though. Draper throws everything at the forehand but it’s wide. More encouragement from his coach, who wants him to stay aggressive.

Again Draper charges up to the net behind the second serve - that tactic isn’t working for him. Lob from Sinner, Draper can’t get up for the overhead. Break point.

Sinner can’t take it, forehand misfires. Deuce - this is such an important game.

Sinner 7-5 0-0* Draper

Friday 6 September 2024 21:22 , Matt Verri

Draper does try and force the issue, coming to the net. Too good from Sinner as he whips the forehand crosscourt.

“That’s the play, that’s the intent,” Draper is told.

Another double fault, British number one is getting frustrated. 15-30.

Couple of cheap points get Draper back in control of the game, but a net cord then sends his backhand wide. Deuce.

Break point Sinner. Feels like a long time since Draper came out on top in a long rally, he’s being worn down.

That’s a great forehand from Draper to save it - deuce.

Friday 6 September 2024 21:17 , Matt Verri

Frustrating for Draper, having been impressive for so much of that set.

“Look for the shorter points - not easy, but you’ve got to.”

Clear message for Draper from his box, as he prepares to serve at the start of this second set.

Sinner 7-5 Draper

Friday 6 September 2024 21:15 , Matt Verri

New shirt for Draper at the changeover. That end he was at is being dried, he was sweating that much.

Swinging first serve out wide to kick things off for Sinner, 15-0. He’s certainly looking more relaxed.

It’s the Italian getting the better of these longer exchanges, again Draper can’t quite make the pass on the run.

Three set points - Draper with his arms outstretched as he turns to his box after a loose backhand. Sinner has taken charge in the last ten minutes or so.

One will do, the Italian takes the opening set in 56 minutes.

Sinner *6-5 Draper

Friday 6 September 2024 21:10 , Matt Verri

Another long, long rally. Sinner hangs in the point and Draper makes the backhand error.

Fist pump from Sinner, who has a third break point. Draper sweating so much, looks like he can barely hold the racket.

And maybe that’s to blame for a double fault to gift Sinner the break.

Italian will serve for the set.

Sinner 5-5* Draper

Friday 6 September 2024 21:08 , Matt Verri

Back-to-back aces, right when Draper really need them. Can he get out of this game?

Gasps from the crowd, who thought it was another ace. Just out... and it’s then a double fault! Draper’s fifth of the match, back to deuce.

Another break point coming up. Draper had the chance to make the forehand pass down the line, but the ball drops long.

First serve out wide, Sinner’s return just out. Deuce again! Seven minutes of this game so far - it’s a massive one.

Sinner 5-5* Draper

Friday 6 September 2024 21:06 , Matt Verri

Cheap point behind the first serve is just what Draper needs, 30-0 as he looks to guarantee himself at least a tie-break.

But a backhand error is followed by a double fault - 30-30. This is all very nervy.

Timely ace helps Draper out, but he’s pegged back to deuce. Went for the drop shot, but Sinner ran it down so quickly.

Break point Sinner. Draper moved up to the net behind the second serve again... again it doesn’t work. Volley sails long.

Gusty stuff, though. Ace from Draper saves it! Deuce.

Sinner 5-5* Draper

Friday 6 September 2024 21:01 , Matt Verri

That was a big, big point. Draper looks to be on top of the longest rally in the match so far, but the forehand down the line is the wrong shot and it’s a long way wide.

Sinner ace - huge hold.

Sinner *4-5 Draper

Friday 6 September 2024 20:59 , Matt Verri

All the pressure now on Sinner, after a loose couple of games.

A shanked forehand ten rows back isn’t going to help him - 15-15.

Draper right in the next point, succession of flat backhands, but he sends one just long.

But Sinner’s forehand is not there at the moment, two more unforced errors and it’s deuce. Draper is only a couple of points away from the set.

Sinner *4-5 Draper

Friday 6 September 2024 20:54

Don’t want to say that was a terrible first serve from Draper... but it was long of the baseline. And it’s a double fault, think that first one got in his head.

“Take your time,” is the message from his box.

Sinner on the charge here, Draper running around the court and eventually he can’t stay in the point. 15-30.

Stunning! Draper on the run, somehow makes the forehand down the line around the post. Massive moment for that, 30-30.

Sinner swivels away in frustration after netting a routine backhand, before Draper seals the hold with a serve and volley.

All of a sudden Sinner will serve to stay in the set.

Sinner 4-4* Draper

Friday 6 September 2024 20:50 , Matt Verri

Well then. Couple of unforced errors from Sinner and it’s a chance for Draper at 0-30, has to make something happen here.

Make that three break points! Long rally, Sinner hammers a forehand into the net.

First of them comes and goes, as the first serve returns for Sinner. And the second, forehand from Draper misfires. One break point left, 30-40.

Draper breaks back! Sinner with the poor forehand and we are back on serve.

Sinner *4-3 Draper

Friday 6 September 2024 20:43 , Matt Verri

Backhand dumped into the net from Draper. Pressure on the second serve next point, but it’s good enough and the forehand that follows does the job.

Big return from Sinner - 15-30. This is already feeling like a huge game. Draper down at a little more than 50% first serves in.

More like it, huge Draper winner with a flat forehand.

But now there is trouble - break point. Draper comes up to the net behind the second serve, but Sinner makes the pass. Too good.

Taken! Draper whips a forehand wide and Sinner lands the first blow in this semi-final.

Sinner 3-3* Draper

Friday 6 September 2024 20:40 , Matt Verri

Neither play has got particularly close to a look at a break so far, doesn’t look like that’s going to change here.

Draper goes for a bit too much with the backhand, sails long. 40-0.

Italian then dispatches a forehand winner, matches that Draper hold to love.

Now getting to the point in the set where you can’t really afford to be broken...

Sinner *2-3 Draper

Friday 6 September 2024 20:35 , Matt Verri

Draper is looking confident now. Comes up to the net behind a big forehand, puts away the volley.

Two first serves later and it’s a hold to love for Draper. So far, so good.

Sinner 2-2* Draper

Friday 6 September 2024 20:33 , Matt Verri

Sinner hasn’t taken long to settle into his work on serve. Lot of talk about Draper’s lefty serve, but the Italian is rock solid himself.

Saying that... Draper jumps all over the second serve, lovely forehand winner. 30-15.

That’s the only look at the second serve Draper gets. Briton goes for the drop shot, barely reaches the net, let alone clear it. Not the best.

Sinner levels it up again.

Sinner *1-2 Draper

Friday 6 September 2024 20:28 , Matt Verri

Another double fault from Draper to start the game, but makes up for it with a booming first serve that doesn’t come back.

Sinner looking to go big with the forehand whenever he can, sends this one well long though. 30-15.

Draper ace, before he then frames a forehand. Some wayward shots already from both players.

No damage done though - it’s a routine enough hold for Draper.

Sinner 1-1* Draper

Friday 6 September 2024 20:25 , Matt Verri

Draper gets a short ball to attack, but he completely mistimes that and it sails long. Hasn’t found his range with the forehand yet.

Both content to exchange from the baseline for now, not seeing any slices or drop shots. Pure power.

Good return from Draper, Sinner can only net the forehand. 40-30.

Ace out wide, the Italian is on the board.

Sinner *0-1 Draper

Friday 6 September 2024 20:21 , Matt Verri

Bit of a wild forehand, followed by a second serve sent halfway up the net. Draper looking tight in the very early stages, as was probably to be expected. 0-30.

More like it though, that sliding serve out wide and Sinner can’t get it back.

Backs it up with his first ace of the match, followed by a brilliant second serve. That’s a great hold for Draper.

Friday 6 September 2024 20:18 , Matt Verri

Settle in. It’s time.

Jack Draper to serve first in this semi-final.

Here we go!

Friday 6 September 2024 20:13 , Matt Verri

Draper and Sinner out onto the court.

Wouldn’t say I’m a body language expert, but Draper gave off a fairly nervous vibe in his interview. Could do with a quick start to settle himself.

Sinner has won the toss, he opts to receive first.

Draper: I need to compete like an animal

Friday 6 September 2024 20:10 , Matt Verri

Players give interviews on their way out at the US Open. Can’t say they ever give off the impression that they are thrilled to do so.

Anyway, here’s what Draper has had to say.

“Going to be tough,” the British number one says.

“Semi-final, not used to being in this position. But I’ve been wanting to be in this moment for a long time, so I’m going to take it in my stride.

“I’m going to have to play some incredible tennis... going to have to compete like an animal out there and give it my all.”

Next up... US Open semi-final!

Friday 6 September 2024 20:03 , Matt Verri

Jack Draper strolling around in the gym, completing his final warm-up.

Looks to be a bit of strapping at the top of both legs, hopefully just precautionary.

Players will be out very, very shortly. Stand by.

American battle to come

Friday 6 September 2024 19:54 , Matt Verri

Reminder that this is the first of the semi-finals.

Second one coming up at midnight, assuming Draper and Sinner don’t get involved in marathon match.

It’s an all-American showdown between Taylor Fritz and Frances Tiafoe - neither have made a Grand Slam final before.

Not long now!

Friday 6 September 2024 19:46 , Matt Verri

This is your 15-minute warning.

Draper and Sinner will be strolling out onto Arthur Ashe very shortly.

Both have raced through their five matches up to this point - have to think it could be a lengthy affair this evening.

Sinner: Draper will make it tough

Friday 6 September 2024 19:35 , Matt Verri

Jannik Sinner the firm favourite to win tonight, and indeed go all the way and win the title.

He’s the world number one, a Grand Slam champion... but the Italian is not expecting to have it easy against Draper.

“It’s going to be a tough match,” Sinner said.

“He hasn’t lost one set yet. He’s serving great, playing great. He’s hitting very, very strong.

“I’m looking forward to it - hopefully it’s going to be a good match.”

More of the same?

Friday 6 September 2024 19:27 , Matt Verri

Jack Draper’s first main-draw win on the ATP Tour came against Jannik Sinner.

Three years later, the pair meet for a second time, this time on the biggest court of them all.

They’ve both come a long way since that match at Queen’s.

No injury concerns for Draper

Friday 6 September 2024 19:16 , Matt Verri

Jack Draper needed some strapping on his right leg during the win over Alex de Minaur.

There was none visible during his warm-up session earlier today, with Tim Henman providing a positive update after keeping a close eye on Draper.

“He looked good,” Henman said.

“He had a day off yesterday - I actually bumped into him at breakfast and he was just in obviously in in great spirits. We talked a little bit about his leg. He had a rest day yesterday

“To see him out on court, moving with no tape and hitting the ball so aggressively. He just looked so cool, calm and collected and I think that's the way that he's got to try and approach it.”

More British success!

Friday 6 September 2024 19:08 , Matt Verri

First Alfie Hewett and Gordon Reid in Paris, and now Mika Stojsavljevic in New York.

The 15-year-old has just reached the final of the US Open girls' singles final.

Stojsavljevic beat third seed Iva Jovic, who reached the second round of the women’s draw last week.

'Draper has the game to beat Sinner'

Friday 6 September 2024 18:57 , Matt Verri

This won’t come as a huge surprise, but Jack Draper’s coach is backing his man to get the job done tonight.

“He will have to play one of the best matches of his career,” James Trotman said.

“I’m confident if he plays his best tennis, he can push him all the way and go on and win.”

Head-to-head...

Friday 6 September 2024 18:47 , Matt Verri

Jack Draper and Jannik Sinner have played doubles together very recently, but only once have they faced each other on tour.

That came back in 2021, when Draper won 7-6 7-6 at Queen’s.

Three years ago, very difference surface... not sure either of them will be giving too much thought to that match.

Draper getting plenty of looks at Arthur Ashe

Friday 6 September 2024 18:38 , Matt Verri

To prepare for tonight’s semi-final, Jack Draper continued what has become something of a ritual this time around in New York of walking around Arthur Ashe Stadium before the crowds storm in.

Wednesday night was his debut on the biggest court in tennis — a 24,000-seater — and he is be back in action there again.

“I have been going out [on Arthur Ashe] not knowing I would play, but taking a look, because it is one of the most iconic stages in the sport,” Draper said after his win over Alex de Minaur.

“I think that helped me get used to it today.”

Huge day for British tennis

Friday 6 September 2024 18:27 , Matt Verri

It’s already been a good start to the day for British fans.

At the Paralympics in Paris, Alfie Hewett and Gordon Reid have completed their career golden slam with victory in the wheelchair tennis men's doubles.

Now it’s over to Jack Draper...

Draper considered walking away from tennis

Friday 6 September 2024 18:17 , Matt Verri

Jack Draper has revealed that he considered quitting tennis after fearing he was not cut out for the top level.

The 22-year-old found himself at a crossroads during Covid, with opportunities limited to break through into the senior ranks, and again in 2022 after a litany of injuries.

But after a largely injury-free season, he has broken into the world’s top 25 and is the first British man in the US Open last-four since Andy Murray in 2012.

Draper said: “You have all these big dreams and then you come out of the juniors and you’re into the grind.

“You have to go to all these hard places and beat men. It got to lockdown and it was really tough for players to break through. I thought maybe I wasn’t cut out for tennis.

“I came back and worked hard, and then had another moment in 2022 where I thought, with all my injuries, whether again I was good enough to sustain being the top player I wanted to be.

“My mindset at the middle of last year really shifted. I wanted to be as professional as possible, to achieve as much as possible.”

Fairytale of New York... part two?

Friday 6 September 2024 18:06 , Matt Verri

We’ve been here before. Sort of.

Emma Raducanu didn’t drop a set when she won the US Open against all odds in 2021, in what was one of the most remarkable British sporting triumphs.

Draper lifting the trophy on Sunday wouldn’t quite be in the same category. He’s the 25th seed and there have been plenty of promising signs, including a win over Carlos Alcaraz earlier this summer.

But it would still be an incredible story if Draper, who is also yet to lose a set, was to follow Andy Murray and Raducanu in going all the way in New York.

Draper: Support from Sinner a big help

Friday 6 September 2024 17:56 , Matt Verri

Draper and Sinner are close friends off the court, and played doubles together in Canada last month.

Of that friendship, Draper said: “We’ve always kept in touch since I’ve been on tour the last couple of years. Jannik is a good friend, someone I’m definitely close to.

“We send each other messages in good moments, bad moments. It’s a tough sport to play when you are a young guy.

“So, to sort of have the support of someone who’s going through it themselves is really big.”

Sinner marches on

Friday 6 September 2024 17:47 , Matt Verri

It was a heavyweight quarter-final clash between Jannik Sinner and Daniil Medvedev.

The pair have now met at three Grand Slams this year, with Sinner beating the Russian on his way to lifting the title in Australia, before Medvedev won in five sets at Wimbledon.

Sinner needed four sets on Wednesday, in what was a topsy-turvy encounter.

Impressive win for the world number one - Medvedev went all the way at the US Open in 2021 and has reached the final on two other occasions.

Draper ready to go the distance

Friday 6 September 2024 17:34 , Matt Verri

Jack Draper believes he can take his game to another level against world No1 Jannik Sinner.

A quarter-final win over Alex de Minaur has left him one match away from a first career Grand Slam final, and he warned Sinner, who won his first Major in Australia at the start of the year, that he had more to offer.

“This is not an overnight thing for me,” he said.

“I felt like my level today was solid, there were some glimpses of really good stuff. I still have some levels to go if I get pushed.”

After injury setbacks in the past two seasons, when he struggled to get through the physicality of some matches, Draper insisted that was no longer a problem.

“Coming here, I’ve been feeling like a more complete player,” he said.

“Physically, I’ve always maybe in the past worried a little bit about playing five sets, and mentally and emotionally it being too much for me, and kind of just thinking, ‘Am I good enough to play the best players in the world in best-of-five sets?’

“Even though I have won all of them in three sets, I still feel like I have got so much left in my locker. I’m not worrying about it if it goes longer, if it goes for a long time.

“It gives me a lot of peace of mind knowing that my body feels good or robust, and I’m ready to go the distance if I need to.”

American finalist guaranteed

Friday 6 September 2024 17:25 , Matt Verri

Jack Draper and Jannik Sinner are first onto the court this evening, with an all-American clash to follow.

Frances Tiafoe and Taylor Fritz will face off in the second semi-final, by which point they will know who is waiting for them in the final.

Fair to say Draper or Sinner will not have the crowd on their side come Sunday night...

Standard Sport prediction

Friday 6 September 2024 17:16 , Matt Verri

Draper has won all 15 sets he has played up to this point, in five dominant wins, but this is the ultimate step up.

Sinner is the world number one and played superb tennis himself, having eased past Daniil Medvedev in the quarter-finals.

A fast start is essential for Draper and his lefty serve and huge forehand could cause Sinner problems, but the Italian will likely have enough to end Draper’s dream run.

Sinner to win in four sets

How to watch Draper vs Sinner

Friday 6 September 2024 17:07 , Matt Verri

TV channel: In the UK, the match will be televised live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Tennis.

Live stream: Sky Sports subscribers can also catch the contest live online via the Sky Go app.

Live blog: You can follow all the action right here with us!

Good afternoon!

Friday 6 September 2024 16:58 , Matt Verri

Hello and welcome to Standard Sport’s LIVE coverage of Jack Draper vs Jannik Sinner!

A huge evening of tennis coming up in New York, as Draper attempts to beat the world number one and reach the US Open final.

It’s already been a sensational run from the British number one - can he keep it going?

We’ll have all the build-up before full coverage of the match, which is scheduled to start at 8pm BST on Arthur Ashe.