British No 1 Draper Reaches Italian Open Quarter-finals to Face Alcaraz in Rome

British No. 1 Jack Draper advanced to the quarter-finals of the Italian Open after a hard-fought comeback victory against France's Corentin Moutet, winning 1-6, 6-4, 6-3. Draper struggled early, describing himself as 'bamboozled' by Moutet's unpredictable shot-making and pace, but regained composure to overcome fatigue and secure the win. This marked Draper's first-ever quarter-final appearance at the Italian Open, setting up a high-profile clash with reigning French Open and Wimbledon champion Carlos Alcaraz. Although Draper has won two of their previous three meetings, including a breakthrough win at Indian Wells, this will be their first encounter on clay, where Alcaraz is particularly strong. Draper's resilience and ability to adjust mid-match were key to his victory, while the upcoming match with Alcaraz promises to be a thrilling contest between two of the world's top young tennis players. Additionally, British doubles pair Joe Salisbury and Neal Skupski also advanced to the Italian Open semi-finals.