Can Draper cap his under-the-radar run with a third career title, or will a resurgent Rublev power through?

If you've been keeping up with The Tennis Traveler, this crossover won't be any surprise.

The No. 5 seed squeaked past Felix Auger-Aliassime, 7-5, 4-6, 7-6 (5).

The Russian needed eight match points to close out De Minaur and book his place in the Doha semifinals.

As the Czech snapped Alcaraz's winning streak, the victory felt more like a showcase for how well Lehecka can play, rather than an example of Alcaraz’s failings.