Katie Boulter and Jack Draper emerge victorious at the US Open 2023 in New York

Boulter and Draper Impress at the US Open

Katie Boulter and Jack Draper showcased their talent at the US Open, securing victories in the third round of the tournament to continue a thrilling day for British players.

In a sensational comeback, Britain’s top women’s player, Katie Boulter, demonstrated confidence and composure as she battled against China’s Wang Yafan. Despite losing the first set 5-7, Boulter rallied back with determination to claim victory with a strong performance in sets two and three (6-1 6-4).

Meanwhile, Jack Draper put aside his injury troubles to make a statement on court with an impressive straight-set win over Polish 17th seed Hubert Hurkacz (6-2 6-4 7-5).

The action-packed day continues as Andy Murray, Jodie Burrage, Dan Evans, and Cameron Norrie gear up for their matches.

Murray Faces Long-Time Rival Dimitrov

A highly anticipated clash awaits tennis fans as former world number one Andy Murray goes head-to-head with his long-time rival Grigor Dimitrov. The match will be held on Arthur Ashe Stadium.

Jodie Burrage faces Belarusian second seed Aryna Sabalenka on Louis Armstrong Stadium – an exciting challenge for the young British player.

Norrie and Evans Look to Advance

In later second-round encounters on Thursday, British men’s number one Cameron Norrie takes on Taiwanese qualifier Hsu Yu-hsiou, while Dan Evans meets Dutchman Botic van de Zandschulp. Both matches promise intense competition and thrilling tennis.

Reaching the third round of the US Open marks another milestone in Katie Boulter’s remarkable season. The 27-year-old has fought hard to regain her confidence and ranking after a back injury disrupted her career in 2019.

This year, Boulter achieved a career-high ranking following her victory at the Nottingham WTA tournament and reaching the third round at Wimbledon. Now, she replicates her Wimbledon performance by progressing to this stage at the hard-court Grand Slam in New York – an accomplishment she had never previously achieved.

“I’m incredibly happy and proud of myself,” expressed world number 61, Katie Boulter. “It required immense determination and mental strength.” She acknowledged that being aggressive tactically played a significant role in securing her win.

In both her previous match against France’s Diane Parry as well as today’s encounter with qualifier Wang Yafan, it took some time for Boulter to find her rhythm. However, once settled into play, she displayed powerful shots that helped turn things around against tough opponents.

Wang Yafan posed a formidable challenge for Boulter due to an impressive winning streak coming into their match. Despite Wang’s resilience and Caroline Garcia upset victory earlier in the tournament, it was ultimately Boulter who emerged triumphant with strategic gameplay.

Boulter will face American world number 59 Peyton Stearns next on Saturday – yet another exciting opportunity for further success in this eventful US Open campaign!