Champion Alexander Zverev and world number one Aryna Sabalenka fell by the wayside in the quarter-finals of the Italian Open on Wednesday, while Carlos Alcaraz beat Briton's Jack Draper 6-4 6-4 to reach the last four for the first time at the claycourt event.

The 22-year-old from Murcia risked a lot against Karen Khachanov in the round of 16, prevailing only in the third set, while in the quarterfinals he defeated the English star Jack Draper with a double 6-4 despite several ups and downs.

Carlos Alcaraz advanced to the Rome Open semifinals after defeating Jack Draper, securing an impressive boost in the ATP rankings just ahead of Roland Garros.

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