The Brit broke in the third game, courtesy of a shanked Nakashima forehand into the crowd, and staved off six break back opportunities for the American in a tight first-set, with Draper’s form ebbing and flowing sporadically.

Jack Draper is into the semi-finals of Queen’s for the first time after another gritty performance ousted the USA’s Brandon Nakashima in three sets.

The British No. 1 will face Jiri Lehecka in the semfinals tomorrow. Jacob Fearnley knocked out in quarterfinals British No.2 Jacob Fearnley was knocked out of Queen's Club at the quarterfinal stage on Thursday after going down 7-5, 6-2 to Czech Lehecka.