Fri Feb 21 18:20:00 UTC 2025: **British No. 1 Draper Reaches Qatar Open Semi-Finals After Upset Victory**

DOHA, Qatar – British number one Jack Draper battled back from a set down to defeat former Wimbledon finalist Matteo Berrettini and secure a place in the Qatar Open semi-finals. Draper, currently ranked 16th in the world, overcame a strong start from Berrettini, winning 4-6, 6-4, 6-3. Despite recent injury setbacks, Draper displayed impressive resilience and form, attributing his improved performance to hard work with his coach and renewed confidence.

Draper’s semi-final opponent will be Jiri Lehecka, who caused a major upset by defeating top seed and four-time Grand Slam champion Carlos Alcaraz in a thrilling three-set match. This marks only Alcaraz’s second defeat of the year.

The other semi-final will see Andrey Rublev facing Felix Auger-Aliassime. Rublev defeated Alex de Minaur in a hard-fought three-setter, while Auger-Aliassime received a walkover victory after Daniil Medvedev withdrew due to illness. Draper’s continued strong performance suggests he is closing in on a top-10 world ranking.

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