'It's something I've always wanted to be...' - Jack Draper opens up on becoming youngest British No. 1 since Andy Murray in 2009

Jack Draper made a commitment not to "shy away" from the spotlight following his victory as the 22-year-old British No. 1 last week. Notably, the 22-year-old is the youngest to top the men's rankings since Andy Murray in 2009, who displaced Norrie following Cameron Norrie's defeat to Jack Pinnington Jones in Nottingham. However, Draper is facing off against Tiafoe, who was a tough opponent and seems to be in dominating form. He won with a 31-ace and played at a speed of 134 mph to set up a semi-final matchup with Brandon Nakashima.

Meanwhile, Draper, who currently sits 33rd in the world in the live rankings, arrived in Germany feeling contemplative and determined to win his first ATP Tour title this coming weekend. A shoulder illness kept Draper out of the grass-court season last year, but with Wimbledon coming up, he is peaking at an optimum moment.

Draper, who is currently ranked 33rd in the world in the live rankings, was contemplative. He is hoping to win his first  ATP Tour championship this weekend. With Wimbledon approaching, Draper is peaking at the ideal moment after missing the full grass-court season last year due to a shoulder injury.

I want to be one of the number one Brits and perform as that: Jack Draper

"It's a privilege to be in that position. It's a real honour,' Draper said following a 5-7, 6-4, 7-6 win over Frances Tiafoe in Stuttgart. Right now, I am early 30s in the world, it has always been my goal to be a top-20 or top-10 player. I never thought about being the No 1 Brit. I always knew it would be a strong possibility and when you look at the guys that have come before me – like Andy [Murray] and Tim Henman – it's a big honour," Jack Draper said.

"I don't want to shy away. I want to be one of the number one Brits and perform as that. I've been playing some really good tennis. It was a tough time. My game was really, really off. I felt lost on the court. I have come home, tried to practise with positivity and work on my serve a lot," he added further.