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Draper beats Bellucci to reach Japan Open last 16

Britain's Jack Draper is through to the Japan Open last 16 following a straight-set win over Mattia Bellucci.

World number 20 Draper beat the Italian 6-4 6-2 for his first victory since defeat by Jannik Sinner in the US Open semi-finals earlier this month.

The victory marks a return to form for the 22-year-old after a disappointing Davis Cup in Manchester where he lost his two singles matches.

Draper was beaten in straight sets by Argentina's Francisco Cerundolo and Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime as Great Britain failed to reach the knockout stage.