Jack Draper’s excellent form at the US Open was transported across the Atlantic when he made a superb start to his Davis Cup career in Manchester.
With Great Britain trying to come through the four-team group to qualify for November’s Davis Cup finals, Captain Leon Smith handed the 21 year-old his first start ahead of Cam Norrie and Andy Murray.
Manchester United fan Draper did not disappoint after his fourth round showing at Flushing Meadows, defeating Thanasi Kokkinakis 6-7 6-3 7-6.
He came through a high quality match to put GB 1-0 up over Australia with two to play in front of nearly 10,000 fans at the AO Arena.