Jack Draper to move above Novak Djokovic in world rankings as Coco Gauff blitzes Iga Swiatek

Jack Draper was in fine form as he comfortably beat Italy's Matteo Arnaldi to reach the semi-finals of the Madrid Open. Draper will now climb above Novak Djokovic in the world rankings. Coco Gauff produced a superb performance to thrash Iga Swiatek to reach the Madrid Open final. Swiatek will need to up her game before the French Open - live on TNT Sports and discovery+ - which starts on May 25.

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Jack Draper made light work of beating Matteo Arnaldi to reach the semi-finals of the Madrid Open and will now go above the great Novak Djokovic in the world rankings.

Draper is set to rise to No. 5 in the rankings as the Briton once again showed his qualities in a comfortable 6-0 6-4 win over Italy's Arnaldi.

The 23-year-old said after the match that he feels like his increased strength is key to his success.

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"I feel stronger every time I play," Draper said. "The last couple of years coming onto the tour, I felt against these guys like I'd always be on the back foot and always be the one defending.

"The next part of my game is just getting stronger, getting more capable physically to do the things I know I can do and bully these guys.

"I'm just well prepared and working hard. My forehand is doing a lot of damage. I'm going to keep on trying to compete well."

Coco Gauff produced a superb performance and result on clay as she reached her first final in Madrid with a straight-sets victory over Iga Swiatek.

At one time, Swiatek regularly used to beat Gauff when they met. But this is now three wins in a row for the 21-year-old American, who claimed victory in just 64 minutes.

Poland's Swiatek won the opening game of the match on her serve, but then lost the next six as Gauff took control. It was total one-way traffic, as Gauff also took the first five games of the second set, before sealing victory soon after.

Swiatek did not hide her frustration - indeed, it was most evident when she was called for a code violation for an audible obscenity.

At one time, Swiatek regularly used to beat Gauff when they met. But this is now three victories in a row for the 21-year-old American, who claimed victory in just 64 minutes.

Poland's Swiatek won the opening game of the match on her serve, but then lost the next six as Gauff took control.

It was total one-way traffic, as Gauff also took the first five games of the second set, before sealing victory soon after.

Swiatek did not hide her frustration - indeed, it was most evident when she was called for a code violation for an audible obscenity.

"I'm really happy the way I played," Gauff said. "It was the mentality I had through the whole match. I think I was aggressive. Maybe it wasn't her best level but I think I forced her into some awkward positions.

"You know at any moment, Iga can come back and play great tennis. So for me, it was [about] making sure my level stayed the same and then in the second set I knew I had to raise it, especially because she could come back."

Swiatek will look for an improvement in form when she heads to the Italian Open in Rome, ahead of the French Open - which is live on TNT Sports and discovery+ - beginning on May 25.

Swiatek has won four women's singles titles at Roland-Garros, including the last three.

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