Jack Draper Wins Erste Bank Open Title

Jack Draper secured a significant career milestone by winning the Erste Bank Open in Vienna, marking his first ATP 500 title after defeating Karen Khachanov 6-4, 7-5 in the final. This victory elevates Draper's world ranking to No. 15, highlighting his impressive season, which included a semi-final appearance at the US Open. The final was briefly disrupted by a rowdy fan, but Draper maintained his composure to secure the win. Draper, who also won the Stuttgart Open earlier this year, expressed pride in his progress and determination to challenge top players like Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz in future tournaments. The victory cements Draper's status as a rising star in tennis, with aspirations to continue his upward trajectory in the coming season.