WHAT TIME IS JACK DRAPER PLAYING TODAY? HOW TO WATCH US OPEN SEMI-FINAL AGAINST JANNIK SINNER
Jack Draper battles Jannik Sinner at the US Open today as he bids to seal a place in his maiden Grand Slam final.
The 25th seed is yet to drop a single set in New York, marching to five straight-set victories in a row to become only the fourth British man to reach the US Open singles semi-finals in the Open era. He had never previously made it beyond the fourth round at a Grand Slam.
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Alex de Minaur was expected to present a serious test in the quarter-finals, but Draper was in ruthless form again, despite needing strapping on his right leg during the second set.
Draper will need to be at full fitness on Friday night, with close friend and reigning world No1 Sinner on the other side of the net.
The Italian, who won the Australian Open earlier this year, is appearing in his first US Open semi-final, but is the clear favourite to win the title after easing past Daniil Medvedev to reach the last four.
Draper won his only previous match against Sinner, though that came on grass and was more than three years ago.
The winner of this contest is unlikely to have the crowd behind them for Sunday’s final, with Taylor Fritz or Frances Tiafoe ensuring there is American representation.
Jack Draper vs Jannik Sinner start time
Friday night’s first men’s US Open semi-final is set to begin at 8pm BST, which is 3pm in New York.
How to watch Jack Draper vs Jannik Sinner
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 this evening via Standard Sport’s live match blog.
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