Surprise US Open 2024 semi-finalist Jack Draper has been sent a good luck message by Manchester United before the Red Devils fan takes on world number one Jannik Sinner for a place in the final.
Twenty-time Premier League champions United posted their support on X – formerly Twitter – little more than an hour before Draper was due on court for the biggest match of his career.
The club shared a photo of Draper and veteran goalkeeper Tom Heaton when they met at the Davis Cup finals in Manchester last year, when 2012 US Open champion Andy Murray was among the Briton’s team-mates.
Good luck to @JackDraper0, who plays his #USOpen2024 semi-final this evening 🎾#MUFC pic.twitter.com/KKVhQKBxK2
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) September 6, 2024
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Jack Draper: Man United ‘watching intently’
“The 22-year-old hails from Surrey and is a big Manchester United fan, watching us play whenever he has a spare moment between matches,” United said on Thursday.
“The pair shared a brief conversation about the two sports as they were also pictured together and we’re sure that Tom – as well as everyone at United – will be watching Jack intently as he aims to make history.”
US Open: Draper vs Sinner
World number 25 Draper has gone beyond the fourth round of a Grand Slam for the first time in spectacular fashion at Flushing Meadows.
A straight-sets victory over 10th seed Alex de Minaur on Wednesday ensured he is yet to drop a set at the final major of the year.
Australian Open champion Sinner is the favourite but Draper has said he can improve even further as he bids to emulate British sporting legend Murray’s achievement.
Semi Finals !!! Thank you for the support 🤝 pic.twitter.com/lZzSiaOaqI
— jack draper (@jackdraper0) September 5, 2024
The winner is certain to face an American in Sunday’s final, with Taylor Fritz and Frances Tiafoe contesting the other match in the final four on Saturday.
How to watch Draper vs Sinner: Time, TV channels, live stream
In the US, the action is available on ESPN. In the UK, the channel for fans to tune in to is Sky Sports Tennis.
The action will also be available to livestream on ESPN+ and the Sky Sports app.
What time is Draper vs Sinner?
The match will start at around 3pm ET, which is 8pm BST.
