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Ian Chadband

New British star Draper dethrones Alcaraz at Queen's

British tennis has been left saluting its newest star after the brilliant youngster Jack Draper knocked defending champion Carlos Alcaraz out of the Queen's Club Championship.

Less than 24 hours after the crowd's biggest hero Andy Murray limped off court having had to pull out with injury against Australian Jordan Thompson, the home crowd in London cheered Britain's new big Wimbledon hope Draper to the best win of his burgeoning career on Thursday.

The big-serving 22-year-old left-hander was immaculate against the three-time grand slam winner Alcaraz, handing the world No.2 his first defeat on grass in two seasons after 13 straight victories.

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