Jack Draper has advanced to the last 16 of the Paris Masters after a hard-fought victory over world No. 6 Taylor Fritz. This win marks Draper's seventh consecutive triumph and his fourth against a top-10 player. In their previous encounters this year, Draper and Fritz had faced off twice, with Fritz emerging victorious in both matches. Despite the closeness of those contests, Fritz's experience and confidence allowed him to clinch the wins in three tightly contested sets. However, Draper has shown significant growth and confidence this season, demonstrating that he belongs among the elite players. In a thrilling match, he managed to defeat Fritz with a score of 7-6 (6), 4-6, 6-4, showcasing his exceptional form as he moved into the third round of the tournament. Next, the in-form Briton will take on Australian Alex de Minaur.