Momentum swung Draper’s approach after a peculiar second on the change of ends following the ninth sport of the primary set.
With just a few spots of rain falling onto the court docket, Fritz packed his racquet into his bag and sat ready, whereas Draper was able to play.
After a brief delay, Fritz was advised by the umpire to get again on court docket – and regarded utterly out of kinds when he returned.
Draper remained locked in as Fritz, who had held his first 5 service video games with out an excessive amount of strain, unravelled.
With the accuracy and tempo of his first serve offering a rock-solid base, the Briton was in a position to make use of his forehand to punishing impact and rapidly raced forward earlier than clinching a standout victory.
Now he has the chance unlock one other new profession achievement by beating Shelton to achieve the semi-finals of a Masters occasion for the primary time.
“I nonetheless really feel like I’ve rather a lot to show, not solely to myself, however usually,” added Draper.
“I am not a prime 10 participant till I am there and I am all the time hungry for extra and need to show my stage.”
