Draper beats Berrettini in Stuttgart to claim maiden ATP title; De Minaur wins in ‘s-Hertogenbosch
Draper will become the new British number one on Monday and is closing in on a seeded place at Wimbledon which begins on July 1.
Published : Jun 16, 2024 21:31 IST , CHENNAI - 1 MIN READ
Winner Britain’s Jack Draper holds the trophy after the men’s singles final match against Italy’s Matteo Berrettini at the ATP Tour in Stuttgart. | Photo Credit: AP
Britain’s Jack Draper clinched his first ATP title on Sunday, coming from behind to defeat big-serving Matteo Berrettini in the Stuttgart grass-court final and boost his chances of a seeding at Wimbledon.
The 22-year-old left-hander came through 3-6, 7-6(7/5), 6-4 against the two-time champion from Italy and former Wimbledon runner-up.
“It’s incredible. It was a really, really tough match. But I’m really happy to win my first title. It means so much to me,” said Draper who was competing in his third career final.
He will become the new British number one on Monday and is closing in on a seeded place at Wimbledon which begins on July 1.
De Minaur beats Korda to win ‘s-Hertogenbosch title
Australia’s Alex de Minaur looks on as he plays against US Sebastien Korda. | Photo Credit: AFP
Australian top seed Alex De Minaur beat American Sebastian Korda 6-2, 6-4 to win the ‘s-Hertogenbosch grass-court Wimbledon warm-up on Sunday.
The straight-sets win in the Netherlands ensured the 25-year-old will reach a career-high world ranking of seven.
It was De Minaur’s second title of the season after winning in Acapulco, Mexico, in March, and the ninth of his career.