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.

Third seed Carlos Alcaraz overcame a nervy start to beat Briton Jack Draper 6-4 6-4 on Wednesday and reach the Italian Open semi-finals for the first time.Four-times Grand Slam champion Alcaraz, who is gearing up to defend the French Open title later this month,

Carlos Alcaraz set up a semifinal meeting with Lorenzo Musetti at the Italian Open with a 6-4, 6-4 win over Jack Draper in the last eight, while women's World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka was knocked out.