Jack Draper aims for second Masters title in Madrid Open final

Jack Draper, the British No. 1, has reached his first ATP clay-court final at the Madrid Open, marking a significant breakthrough on a surface that had previously challenged him. Draper has not dropped a set en route to the final and, with a win over Casper Ruud, would secure his second Masters 1000 title in two months, following his Indian Wells triumph. His run in Madrid has propelled him into the ATP top five, ahead of Novak Djokovic, and just 25 points shy of world No. 4 Taylor Fritz. Draper credits his recent success to increased confidence, balanced aggression, and an improved forehand, which has become a formidable weapon on clay. He faces Ruud, a two-time French Open finalist and seasoned clay player, in the final, which is seen as a true test of Draper's progress ahead of the French Open. Draper's performance has drawn praise from peers and signifies a potential new era for British men's tennis on clay.