Draper Defeats Bellucci to Secure Spot in Japan Open Last 16.

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Draper Defeats Bellucci to Secure Spot in Japan Open Last 16.

Jack Draper of Britain advanced to the Japan Open last 16 with a straight-set victory over Mattia Bellucci.

World No. 20 Jack Draper bounced back with a strong 6-4, 6-2 win over Italy's Mattia Bellucci, marking his first victory since his US Open semi-final loss to Jannik Sinner.

The 22-year-old’s win in Japan comes after a tough Davis Cup showing, where he lost both singles matches against Argentina’s Francisco Cerundolo and Canada’s Felix Auger-Aliassime, contributing to Great Britain’s early exit.

This victory signals a promising return to form for Draper, shaking off recent disappointments and aiming for a deep run in the Japan Open.