Jack Draper vs Tomas Machac LIVE: US Open result and reaction after British No.1 dominates
Great Britain’s Jack Draper reached his first ever Grand Slam quarter-final after demolishing Czech Republic’s Tomas Machac 6-3 6-1 6-2 at the US Open this evening.
The British No. 1 swept through the fourth round in a dominant display which announced his desire to challenge for his first tennis major title. Draper, who has battled against injuries this season, now fully fit and aims to reach to the latter stages of the tournament at Flushing Meadows.
After a tense start to the match in which Machac started as the stronger player, Draper turned the tables with a break of serve and never looked back. His own serve was peppering Machac’s backhand and Draper’s power play from the baseline was incredible to watch.
The 22-year-old Draper is now into the quarter-finals and will hope to progress further in New York.
Relive the action from the US Open with our live blog below:
Jack Draper vs Tomas Machac LIVE
Jack Draper hammers Tomas Machac in straight sets in the US Open fourth round
The British No.1 reaches Grand Slam quarter-finals for first time
Coco Gauff crashes out of US Open in latest major upset
GAME, SET, MATCH! Draper completes a dominant victory over his Czech opponent
SET! The British No. 1 dominates the second set and moves two up
SET! Draper takes the first set after errors from Machac
Jack Draper thrashes Tomas Machac to reach first grand slam quarter-final
20:07 , Mike Jones
Jack Draper booked his place in a first career grand slam quarter-final as he demolished Tomas Machac in the US Open fourth round.
Draper has always loved playing in New York, where the fast courts help his style, and he will now be dreaming big, having yet to drop a set in his opening four matches.
His form is bringing back memories of Emma Raducanu, who famously flew under the radar to win the tournament in 2021, and Draper will be hoping to emulate her in the next week.
Jack Draper thrashes Tomas Machac to reach first grand slam quarter-final
Jack Draper defeats Tomas Machac 6-3 6-1 6-2 to reach US Open quarter-finals
19:49 , Mike Jones
Draper was asked who he hangs out with on tour now that Andy Murray has retired: “I obviously miss Andy [Murray]. Shout out to Andy. What an unbelievable career the guy’s had. He’s an icon of the game.
“I miss him in the changing rooms. I miss being next to his stinky shoes and all his stinky clothes. Andy’s a legend and if I have half the career that he’s had then I’ll be a happy man.”
Jack Draper defeats Tomas Machac 6-3 6-1 6-2 to reach US Open quarter-finals
19:48 , Mike Jones
Jack Draper on beating Tomas Machac: “I thought that the last few times we’ve played it’s been a really tough battle. Today I thought that I played a decent level. He was maybe a little off his best but I had to stay strong in the points.
“It’s just amazing to play out here in Louis Armstrong Stadium. I lost last year here in the same round so it’s nice to come back and do better this year.”
Jack Draper defeats Tomas Machac 6-3 6-1 6-2 to reach US Open quarter-finals
19:34 , Mike Jones
Jack Draper 6-3 6-1 6-2 Tomas Machac - GAME, SET, MATCH!
19:27 , Mike Jones
Ace! Draper has his first match point and it’s the only one he needs!
He serves wide, Machac returns, Draper moves onto his backhand and nails a passing winner to win the game, the set and the match!
*Jack Draper 6-3 6-1 5-2 Tomas Machac
19:25 , Mike Jones
Draper takes the first point after Machac clips the net, the ball bounces on Draper’s side of court but he manages to flick over a drop shot for the win.
In the next rally, Draper pings a backhand too long. 15-15.
The nerves will build on Draper with each step he takes to close out this match. A double fault puts Machac into the lead, 15-30.
Machac has nothing to lose and forces the play with a strong return of serve that puts Draper in the defensive. Draper goes for the drop shot again but Machac gets there and takes the point with a volley from the net. 15-40.
Draper pulls a shot back as Machas goes wide. 30-40.
A serve and volley saves a second break point for Draper! 40-40. Deuce...
*Jack Draper 6-3 6-1 5-2 Tomas Machac
19:20 , Mike Jones
He could potentially win it here. The players trade blows and points up to 30-30 but Draper goes long with a forehand to edge Machac ahead.
The Czech’s next serve is mullered back down the line and the game goes to deuce.
An ace from Machac is much-needed and he moves to advantage before securing the hold. Draper is serving for the match next.
Jack Draper 6-3 6-1 5-1 Tomas Machac*
19:17 , Mike Jones
It takes him over six minutes but Jack Draper saves three break points and holds his serve. That was the trickiest part of the match for the Brit so far.
One more game wins him this match.
*Jack Draper 6-3 6-1 4-1 Tomas Machac
19:13 , Mike Jones
Now then.
This match isn’t over just yet. Machac drills a return of serve past Draper who comes up to the net. The Czech sets up a couple of break points as Draper repeatedly misses his first serve.
The Brit saves the first one with a fine shot to the corner, then saves the second with a backhand volley drop shot.
Deuce.
*Jack Draper 6-3 6-1 4-1 Tomas Machac - BREAK!
19:09 , Mike Jones
Draper does it! From deuce, the Brit goes bang, bang and moves a second break up in the third set. A hold of serve here and he’ll be one away from winning the match.
Jack Draper 6-3 6-1 3-1 Tomas Machac*
19:07 , Mike Jones
It’s another chance for Draper. A fine forehand drop shot takes him to 0-30 up against the serve and Machac has to switch on. Hefinds the baseline and forces Draper into the net to claw back a point.
The Brit finds the net again in the next rally and Machac pulls level before a blistering serve down the centre line puts him ahead.
Draper’s chance of a second break hasn’t gone as Machac goes long. It’s deuce...
Jack Draper 6-3 6-1 3-1 Tomas Machac*
19:03 , Mike Jones
When the opportunity is there Tomas Machac is unleashing all his frustration on the ball. It’s working for him in this game as he’s won both long rallies.
Draper has responded each time with rapid serves that have made the game 30-30 and only added to the Czech’s annoyance. Machac pings one into the net and Draper holds!
*Jack Draper 6-3 6-1 2-1 Tomas Machac
18:59 , Mike Jones
From this point, Draper just needs to hold his serves in the set and the match is his. Of course, it’s easy to type that out, it’s a lot harder to actually pull off.
Draper is looking strong though but Machac will rally himself. His next service game is a better on, he flies through it and gets on the board.
Jack Draper 6-3 6-1 2-0 Tomas Machac*
18:57 , Mike Jones
Machac’s mindset is on clear display as he is continuously arguing with his coach in the stands. The Czech is rattled and out of his routines.
Draper is taking advantage of that. A brilliant backhand down the line moves him to 30-0 up as he tries to complete his break. His does so with style and ease.
A hold of serve to love and Draper has control of the third set.
*Jack Draper 6-3 6-1 1-0 Tomas Machac - BREAK!
18:55 , Mike Jones
Does Tomas Machac have the mental reserves to take this game long? He’ll need to force it to five sets if he wants to make it through and that takes Andy Murray-esque levels of resilience.
This opening game of the third set may provide the answer.
A few errors including a double fault from the Czech point to his continued struggles and he offers up two break points to Jack Draper.
The first is enough for Draper as Machac rattles a forehand too wide!
Jack Draper 6-3 6-1 Tomas Machac
18:50 , Mike Jones
Jack Draper is pulling out some unbelievable shots. An inside out forehand flies across court, lands near the corner baseline and is unreturnable for Tomas Machac.
The Czech stays in the game and claws his way to 40-30 after Draper had his first set point.
Oh no! Machac manoeuvres the next rally wonderfully, he comes up to the net but then miscues the half-volley into the net. Draper takes the second set!
*Jack Draper 6-3 5-1 Tomas Machac
18:46 , Mike Jones
Machac needs to rediscover some confidence. He’s constantly looking to his coach for direction and is struggling with how solid Draper’s defence has been.
Case in point: Draper scrambles across court, reaches for a backhand and flicks it wide of Machac, bouncing the ball in play and taking the game to 30-30.
Machac then double faults and punts a forehand too long giving the game away. Draper is now serving for the set.
Jack Draper 6-3 4-1 Tomas Machac*
18:42 , Mike Jones
That’s just ruthless.
Jack Draper holds serve to love and moves one step closer to taking the second set as well. It all feels like a long way back for Tomas Machac but can the Brit keep his level this high?
*Jack Draper 6-3 3-1 Tomas Machac
18:39 , Mike Jones
Good comeback from Machac.
Draper keeps the pressure on him and takes a couple of points in the game but Machac is under no real threat from this service game and gets over the line.
He’s a break down though and needs to find another level to challenge.
Jack Draper 6-3 3-0 Tomas Machac*
18:33 , Mike Jones
There’s a bit of worry at 30-30 that Jack Draper could let the game slip away but an ace takes up closer to the hold. In the next rally a fault sees him send down a bouncy second serve which Machac dispatches for a winner!
Deuce.
At the worse possible time, Draper double faults offering Machac his first break point. The Brit’s first serve has abandoned him here but a wonderful second serve out wide is enough to force Machac into the net.
From the second deuce, Draper recovers his composure and manages to get the hold with a solid forehand passing winner. He leads in the second set.
*Jack Draper 6-3 2-0 Tomas Machac - BREAK!
18:28 , Mike Jones
Chance!
At 30-30 (Draper gifted the points through errors), Machac double faults and leaves the Brit with an opportunity to break. He works Machac into the bottom right corner then whips a forehand down the line but over does it.
The ball just lands out of play and the game goes to deuce.
Machac ends a lengthy rally with a low forehand into the net and heads over to talk with his coach. He doesn’t look too happy out there and has to defend another break point.
He can’t! Big moment for Jack Draper who has the break in the second set.
Jack Draper 6-3 1-0 Tomas Machac*
18:23 , Mike Jones
Draper picks up where he left off in the first set. His serve is on point and he’s finding the edge of the lines and the corners of the court.
The confidence is on clear display and he takes this first game in the second set with a glorious forehand slice that just drops over the top of the net.
Jack Draper 6-3 Tomas Machac - SET!
18:18 , Mike Jones
A third attempt at a set point from advantage comes to Draper. He returns Machac’s serve and the Czech the lifts a forehand out of play!
Incredible start from Jack Draper.
Jack Draper 5-3 Tomas Machac*
18:16 , Mike Jones
There are a bunch of unforced errors creeping into Machac’s game which allows Draper to open up a 0-30 lead against the serve. Machac pulls a point back but a blistering backhand down the line from the Brit sets up two set points.
He sends a return of serve out of play with the first one then whips an attempted forehand winner wide to take the game to deuce. Good work from Machac to stay in this game...
Jack Draper 5-3 Tomas Machac*
18:13 , Mike Jones
Wow! Looking to immediately break back Machac is trying to overpower Draper with strong hits from the baseline.
The Czech takes the first point then drills one across court only for Draper’s forehand response to come fizzing down the line leaving him no chance to get it back.
At 15-15, Draper takes the next point but then scuffs one high and wide to bring Machac back on level terms. An ace out wide gives him a shot at holding serve to complete the break and he secures it!
Another wide serve sees Machac loop the ball back and Draper sweeps up the court to power a backhand winner past his opponent.
*Jack Draper 4-3 Tomas Machac - BREAK!
18:09 , Mike Jones
Oh now!
This is a chance. Draper works hard to edge 15-30 in front but an onslaught from Machac should bring him level. Draper defends and loops a shot back over to his opponent’s side but Machac’s attempted smash lands in the net!
Draper has a couple of break points but only needs one. Machac is too keen again and pumps one long. Draper has the advantage in the set now.
Jack Draper 3-3 Tomas Machac*
18:05 , Mike Jones
Shall we just skip to a tiebreaker?
Draper serves down another hold to love and both these players seem super confident on serve. If things stay like this the first set will have to be decided by a tie break.
*Jack Draper 2-3 Tomas Machac
18:02 , Mike Jones
This one is shaping up nicely.
Tomas Machac goes through another service game to love and keeps the first set on serve. No inroads made from Jack Draper thus far.
Jack Draper 2-2 Tomas Machac*
18:00 , Mike Jones
That’s lovely.
Draper is getting his serve to click and sends down consecutive aces to put himself 40-15 up. A third serve down the centre line results in another ace and Draper takes the game in quick fashion.
‘Good energy’ cheers his coach from the stands.
*Jack Draper 1-2 Tomas Machac
17:56 , Mike Jones
This match already feels like one which is too close to call either way. Small margins, such as whoever breaks first or whoever feels more fatigue, could swing it either way.
Machac is more controlled on his serve, at least until he double faults to leave this third game 30-15. He just seems to have lost a bit of rhythm but Draper can’t capitalise on the second serve.
A couple of well placed and accurate forehands put Machac back on top and he wins the game with a great overhand smash!
Jack Draper ready to go beyond US Open fourth round
17:54 , Mike Jones
Jack Draper says he is in a far better place going into the US Open fourth round than this time last year.
Draper repeated his career-best grand slam performance when he made the second week at Flushing Meadows by beating Carlos Alcaraz’s slayer Botic van de Zandschulp on Saturday.
It means he is back in the fourth round for a second successive year, but the British number one was playing through pain in an injury-ravaged 2023.
I feel very different – Jack Draper ready to go beyond US Open fourth round
Jack Draper 1-1 Tomas Machac*
17:52 , Mike Jones
Jack Draper has established himself as a top-30 player over the course of this year but Tomas Machac is something of a bogey man for him. If Draper felt any nerves after that opening game he sweeps them aside in the first rally of his first service game.
Machac forces him to the right where he drills a backhand down the line, Machac goes across court, Draper responds and nails a forehand down the line to take the point!
The Czech seems determined to go after Draper’s serve and is battling for every point. He forces his way to deuce and looks to have settled into this match quickly.
Draper is the first to advantage though as Machac belts a forehand too long and the Brit manages to clinch a hold of serve.
Dan Evans walks off with ‘nice feeling’ after US Open exit
17:48 , Mike Jones
Exhausted Dan Evans says his history-making run at the US Open has helped rekindle his love for the sport as he finally ran out of steam.
The 34-year-old lost in four sets to Alex de Minaur, but leaves New York with a piece of history, having won the longest-ever match at the tournament with his five-hour-33-minute first-round victory over Karen Khachanov.
But he paid the price for that physical exertion as his hip seized up during the match and was unable to play properly in the final two sets of his 6-3 6-7 (4) 6-0 6-0 loss.
“This week’s brought a lot of good things,” he said. “And as I said, not that I fell out of love with tennis, but it’s just given me a glimpse that I’m still pretty good.
“And that’s a nice feeling walking off. I loved it out there. And like I’ve said it millions of times, New York’s the city, isn’t it?”
*Jack Draper 0-1 Tomas Machac
17:45 , Mike Jones
Tomas Machac has the opening serve and fizzes down an ace to take the first point of the match. That feels like an ominous start for Jack Draper who sends one too long in the next rally and gives a point away to the Czech.
Machac cruises through the opening game and holds to love.
Coco Gauff crashes out of US Open in latest major upset
17:42 , Mike Jones
Coco Gauff’s hopes of winning back-to-back US Open titles are over after she crashed out in the fourth round.
Gauff was aiming to become the first woman to retain her crown at Flushing Meadows since Serena Williams in 2014 but succumbed to a 6-2 4-6 6-3 loss to Olympic team-mate Emma Navarro.
Navarro is playing in her hometown city and looks a credible contender for a maiden grand slam title, having beaten her opponent for the second-successive time in a grand slam.
Gauff was off the pace for much of the tournament and exited at the first sign of real competition.
Coco Gauff crashes out of US Open in latest major upset
Jack Draper vs Tomas Machac
17:42 , Mike Jones
The players are out on court going through their warm-ups.
This match will begin slightly earlier than expected. Both men have reached this stage in strong form and it’ll be interesting to see which of them manages to get a lead in this game.
The match-up points to a close encounter unless one of the players dominates from the get-go.
Let’s see how it plays out.
Draper on defeating Van de Zandschulp
17:36 , Mike Jones
“First of all Botic played an incredible match against Carlos,” said Draper after his win on Saturday aganst the Dutchman. “It’s not always easy to go on that big stage and play such a player like Carlos, and then come out the next round and feel really good, because it’s just so tiring put in that situation,” Draper said on his on-court interview.
“So credit to him. I played a solid match, it was a little bit scrappy and up and down but I got through in the end.
“Last year I had a tough year with injuries and this year I have been able to stay on court and compete and this is what I put all the hard work in for.
“I am very happy and we keep wanting more.”
Jack Draper equals grand slam best by easing into US Open fourth round
17:30 , Mike Jones
Jack Draper equalled his best run at a grand slam by reaching the fourth round of the US Open.
The 22-year-old, who repeated his 2023 feat in New York, destroyed Botic van De Zandschulp in straight sets.
It was a predictable case of after the Lord Mayor’s show for the Dutchman, who produced one of the biggest shocks in recent memory by beating Carlos Alcaraz on Thursday night.
Draper was far from his best but eased to a 6-3 6-4 6-2 success, to make it three wins from three without dropping a set.
And with Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic already on a plane home, the men’s tournament is opening up and someone like Draper, seeded 25th and at ease on the fast hard courts, could make a run.
Clinical Jannik Sinner avoids becoming third big-name casualty at US Open
17:24 , Mike Jones
Jannik Sinner was determined he would not become the third big-name casualty at the US Open in three days.
World number one Sinner’s route to winning a first title at Flushing Meadows – and second grand slam of his career – became a lot easier since he last played after favourites Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic both crashed out.
Sinner was in no mood to join them on an early flight home as he breezed past Australian Christopher O’Connell in straight sets.
Clinical Jannik Sinner avoids becoming third big-name casualty at US Open
Djokovic makes honest admission after crashing out of US Open in shock third round defeat
17:18 , Mike Jones
Novak Djokovic said he “played some of the worst tennis I have ever played” after crashing out of the US Open in a shock third-round defeat.
The defending champion left New York early after 28th seed Alexei Popyrin won 6-4 6-4 2-6 6-4 in their Friday night clash (30 August).
Defeat for Djokovic means it is the first time since 2017 he has not won a grand slam title and is his earliest exit at a major since the Australian Open that year.
He followed Wimbledon champion Carlos Alcaraz in crashing out of the US Open early.
“I have played some of the worst tennis I have ever played, honestly, serving by far the worst ever,” Djokovic said after his defeat.
Jack Draper was ready for Botic van De Zandschulp test
17:12 , Mike Jones
Jack Draper said his win over Botic van De Zandschulp was not a gimme as he booked his place in the US Open fourth round.
The 22-year-old, who has equalled his best ever run at a grand slam, destroyed Carlos Alcaraz’s slayer in straight sets on Grandstand court.
“I think I’ve learned through playing lots of matches now on the tour against really good players that even though Carlos is obviously a champion and an amazing player, I wasn’t thinking about playing him. I was just thinking about my recovery,” Draper said.
“I watched that match obviously and I know that on their day someone like a Botic is extremely dangerous. I wasn’t putting it past him to go out there and potentially have an upset against Carlos.
“I think it is sometimes difficult when people are saying, ‘Oh, like, he should definitely win this match’. Botic’s just beaten the No.2 in the world who’s won multiple grand slams this year.
“He obviously played a really good match and can definitely beat me too. It is difficult, but at the same time it was a good opportunity for me to go out there and play a solid match and know that also it’s not easy for him as well.
“Having just had probably the biggest win of his career on the biggest stage in the world and to have to back it up again. It was a good match from my side. I’m happy with the way I’ve dealt with the situation and my performance in general.”
Andy Murray calls for change after late US Open finish: ‘It’s a total mess’
17:06 , Mike Jones
Andy Murray has hit out at the scheduling of the US Open after the latest finish to a women’s match in history at Flushing Meadows.
Zheng Qinwen completed a 7-6(2) 4-6 6-2 victory over Donna Vekic at 2.15am local time, two minutes later than a clash between female competitors had previously finished at the year’s final grand slam.
Late finishes at the majors have been a recurring theme across this year, with similarly tardy endings at the Australian Open and French Open also criticised.
Andy Murray calls for change after late US Open finish: ‘It’s a total mess’
Draper feeling confident
17:00 , Mike Jones
Jack Draper says he is in a far better place going into the US Open fourth round than this time last year.
Draper, who takes on Tomas Machac, repeated his career-best grand slam performance when he made the second week at Flushing Meadows by beating Carlos Alcaraz’s slayer Botic van de Zandschulp on Saturday.
It means he is back in the fourth round for a second successive year, but the British number one was playing through pain in an injury-ravaged 2023.
“I have so much more confidence in my mind and my body through experiences of playing on the tour now this year consistently,” he said. “I do feel very different to last year and proud of my progress since then.”
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16:54 , Mike Jones
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Order of play - Louis Armstrong Stadium
16:48 , Mike Jones
Play begins 4pm BST (11am local time)
Jasmine Paolini [4] vs Karolina Muchova
Jack Draper [25] vs Tomas Machac
Beatriz Haddad Maia [22] vs Caroline Wozniacki
Not before 10pm BST (5pm local time)
Alex de Minaur [10] vs Jordan Thompson
When is Jack Draper vs Tomas Machac?
16:42 , Mike Jones
The round of 16 match is scheduled second at Louis Armstrong Stadium and will follow the conclusion of Jasmine Paolini vs Karolina Muchova. The clash should start at around 6pm BST.
Draper has good chance to impress
16:36 , Mike Jones
Jack Draper will be eyeing up a deep run at the US Open after he beat Botic van de Zandschulp, conqueror of Carlos Alcaraz, in the third round.
High seeds Novak Djokovic, Andrey Rublev, Hubert Hurkacz and Casper Ruud have all made early exits leaving the way open for the British No.1 to reach the latter stages if he can get through today’s encounter.
Jack Draper vs Tomas Machac LIVE
16:30 , Mike Jones
Jack Draper has enjoyed a memorable year so far.
He won his first ATP title at the Stuttgart Open in June before beating Wimbledon champion Carlos Alcaraz at Queen’s a few days later.
Meanwhile, his opponent, Tomas Machac, beat Belgium’s David Goffin in straight sets to reach the fourth round of a major for the first time.
Jack Draper vs Tomas Machac LIVE
15:12 , Mike Jones
Good afternoon!
Welcome to The Independent’s coverage of the US Open tennis. Jack Draper is facing Tomas Machac in the fourth round after a dominant victory over Botic van de Zandschulp.
The British No. 1 defeated the Dutchman in straight sets last time out and is keen to advance deep into the tournament this time around.
The two men have played each other only once before with Machac winning an ATP Tour meeting with Draper 7-6 (8-6) 6-1 in Geneva back in May.
We’ll have all the build-up and action to this contest throughout the evening so stick around to see if Draper can reach the US Open quarter-finals.
