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Draper, the No.13, booked a spot in the third round with a 75-minute victory.

“It feels great,” the Briton said.

“Obviously, there has been a lot of [noise] around Joao and you saw it today. The kid is an unbelievable player, such firepower and I think what he’s bringing to the sport – all the fans of his attitude and way of tennis, for such a young guy – it’s so good.

"To have another young guy who’s a superstar, it’s good for the Tour and I am sure he’s going to be a top, top player very soon.”