Jack Draper responds to Tim Henman comments and makes 'strange' admission after reaching last eight

Jack Draper has admitted he feels 'amazing' after Tim Henman said he produced a 'masterclass' in his US Open win over Tomas Machac on Monday.

The 22-year-old powered his way to a 6-3, 6-2, 6-1 win to make the quarter-finals of a Grand Slam for the first time in his career.

Henman was full of praise for Draper during the clash and, speaking on Sky Sports, said he produced a 'masterclass'. When told of this, the young Briton admitted he felt 'amazing' - though also admitted he found the showdown 'strange'.

Jack Draper has admitted he feels 'amazing' after Tim Henman said he produced a 'masterclass' in his US Open win over Tomas Machac on Monday. REUTERS "First off I feel amazing, you know being in the last eight, my first quarter-final [of a Grand Slam]," he said. "It means the absolute world to me. "I felt like today was a strange match in all honesty. I've played him multiple times and it's been a real battle, he's got the best of me. "And then watching his opening rounds here, I felt he was barely missing a ball and it was great levels so I understood I needed to be ready from the first ball. JUST IN: Martina Navratilova makes stance clear on Emma Raducanu after US Open disaster - 'She's old enough to know'

"It was just a strange match, I feel it went so quick. "I was trying to constantly get myself up because I feel a lot was going my way. "I still feel like I could improve a lot of things but I was happy with the way I did the basics today." Martina Navratilova was one of the Sky pundits in attendance. READ MORE: Jack Draper sends brilliant message to Andy Murray about 'stinky shoes' after stirring US Open win

Jack Draper didn't drop a set as he thrashed Tomas Machac to make the quarter-finals of the US Open REUTERS "I'm happy with my performance and the way it went." Speaking on the court, meanwhile, Draper also paid tribute to Andy Murray - who recently retired from tennis after the Paris Olympics. "I obviously miss Andy, shout out to Andy, what an unbelievable career the guy's had," he said.

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