Jack Draper schooled the conqueror of Novak Djokovic 6-0, 6-4 on Thursday, securing a victory which takes the Briton into the ATP ranking top five for the first time.
Draper demolished Matteo Arnaldi, who had handed Djokovic his exit papers in the second round this week.
The 23-year-old is riding a ewave after winning the Indian Wells title in March as his breakthrough took flight following last autumn’s Vienna trophy.
Draper will nudge Djokovic out of the top five in Monday’s new ranking list.
The winner told Sky Sport: “I feel stronger every time I play. (I know how) to do the things I know I can do and bully these guys.
“I have been doing everything in all areas pretty well and am excited to keep on going. Hopefully it keeps coming together.
“I know I can win any match and lose any match. I am fearful I could lose but that helps me compete the way I do.”
Draper beat Arnaldi in just over an hour and a quarter, losing just 10 points on serve while never facing a break point on the Spanish clay.
Main photo:-Jack Draper enters ATP top 5 after winning today – by ISF Ltd
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