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Jack Draper equals a 10-year Andy Murray record after beating Karen Khachanov in the Vienna Open final

Jack Draper has risen to a career-high 15th in the world rankings after winning his first ATP 500 final at the Vienna Open.

Jannik Sinner has congratulated Draper on his win, with the British number one having overcome Karen Khachanov.

Draper beat Khachanov 6-4, 7-5 in one hour and 35 minutes in the Austrian capital, clinching his second tour-level title in the process.

Khachanov was blown away by Draper in the first set, before producing an inspired comeback in the second.

But it wasn’t enough as the Briton emerged victorious, although both players have climbed three spots in the ATP rankings.

Jack Draper equals 10-year Andy Murray record

Draper now occupies 15th place in the world after his Vienna Open journey, with his latest opponent in 21st place.

The former also equalled a fine record with his win, with Draper becoming the first player to win the competition on debut since fellow Briton Andy Murray in 2014.

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