Jack Draper downed Gabriel Diallo in straight sets to reach the semi-finals of the Eastbourne Open.

And the Briton is feeling "amazing" as he aims to put a difficult, injury-hit year behind him.

Draper is featuring in only his fifth ATP Tour-level tournament of 2026, with this run on home soil his best of the season so far.

He dispatched Diallo 6-1 6-4, reeling off 11 straight points towards the end of a dominant display.

"It feels amazing. I love this tournament. I'm incredibly happy to be here and to get some matches under my belt is a great feeling. Really proud of my performance against a tough player," Draper said.

"It was a better performance again and each performance has gone that way, so I'm looking forward to [the semi-finals].

"I feel great. It's obviously been a difficult year with injury setbacks but I'm gaining more confidence in my body."

Firing up the home crowd @jackdraper0 through to the semi-finals after an impressive 6-1, 6-4 victory over Diallo.#LexusEastbourneOpen | @the_LTA pic.twitter.com/gxhZjyvQCo

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Draper back on track

Draper peaked at world number four last year, but his 2025 season ended prematurely as he struggled with injury.

His last two tournaments of last season were disappointing – he was knocked out in the second round at Wimbledon and Flushing Meadows. 

Draper's best performance this year saw him reach the last eight at Indian Wells, where he was the reigning champion.

The 24-year-old, who has dropped down to world number 160, will be hoping this run in Eastbourne gears him up nicely for a good push at the All England Club.

Draper only gave up one break point against Diallo, while forcing nine, taking four of those, while also winning 77% (34/44) of his service points.