Paul Jubb and Billy Harris have advanced to their first ATP Tour semi-finals, with Jubb securing a significant victory at the Mallorca Championships and Harris making strides at Eastbourne.
Jubb, ranked 289th in the world, achieved the biggest win of his career by defeating top-seeded American Ben Shelton in a thrilling three-set match. He triumphed 6-3, 3-6, 7-6 (10-8), saving a match point in the final-set tie-break before clinching the last two points. Jubb will face Austrian Sebastian Ofner in the semi-finals.
Meanwhile, Harris overcame Italian Flavio Cobolli in Eastbourne, winning 6-7 (3-7), 7-6 (7-4), 6-2. Harris, ranked 139th, delivered 33 winners and sealed his victory with a precise backhand on his third match point. He is now on the verge of becoming the first British male to reach the final at Eastbourne and will compete against Australian qualifier Max Purcell in the semi-finals.
Both players’ performances mark significant milestones in their careers, showcasing their potential on the ATP Tour.
