Returning Draper reaches Eastbourne semi-finals

Returning Draper reaches Eastbourne semi-finalsImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Jack Draper is through to his 13th tour-level semi-final – and first since Queen’s last yearByHarry PooleBBC Sport journalistPublished53 minutes agoJack Draper says he is gaining confidence in his body after extending his winning return from injury by reaching the Eastbourne Open semi-finals with another encouraging straight-set victory.Contesting his first tournament in more than two months after he sustained a knee injury in April’s Barcelona Open, Britain’s former world number four Draper beat Canada’s Gabriel Diallo for his third straight win on the south coast this week.The 24-year-old maintained a high level throughout and fired in 22 winners while making just four unforced errors during the 69-minute contest.Draper has endured a challenging period in his career, with injuries to his arm, knee and shoulder disrupting his progress over the past year.”I feel great. It’s obviously been a difficult year with injury setbacks but I’m gaining more confidence in my body,” Draper told the crowd following his win.”It feels amazing [to reach the semi-finals]. I love this tournament. I’m incredibly happy to be here and to get some matches under my belt is a great feeling.”Figure caption, Draper beats Diallo to reach Eastbourne semi-finalsRaducanu misses Wimbledon practice amid injury concern