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This is uncharted territory for Draper, whose previous best at a major was a fourth-round showing in New York last year.<\/p>\n
It will also be the first time the Briton has played on the 23,771-capacity Arthur Ashe Stadium – a venue he has visited every day during his time in the city.<\/p>\n
But this has been a breakthrough year for Draper, following up his first ATP Tour title in June with an eye-catching win over Wimbledon champion Alcaraz at Queen’s.<\/p>\n
He is now at a career high of 25th in the world rankings.<\/p>\n
“He’s managed to have a long period of time where he hasn’t missed months of being on tour, so he’s banking way more experience,” Great Britain Davis Cup captain Leon Smith told BBC Sport.<\/p>\n
“He’s getting more experience. He’s in the bigger events more often. From that, he’s understanding how better to handle himself.”<\/p>\n
Quarter-final opponent De Minaur is undoubtedly more experienced. He has nine ATP titles to his name and has reached the last eight in three straight Slams.<\/p>\n
He also leads the head-to-head, having won all three of his matches against Draper.<\/p>\n
But, like Draper, the 25-year-old Aussie has never made it to a major semi-final.<\/p>\n
“You’re expecting De Minaur to make it awkward and tricky,” Bartoli said.<\/p>\n
“Jack will need to hit through the court and keep on going at him.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n