Jubb and Harris Reach Maiden ATP Semifinals on Home Soil

Paul Jubb and Billy Harris, two rising stars in the tennis world, have made history by reaching the semifinals of their respective ATP tournaments, the Mallorca Championships and the Rothesay International.

Jubb, a 24-year-old qualifier, stunned top seed Ben Shelton in a thrilling three-set battle, 6-3, 3-6, 7-6 (8). The former NCAA champion from the University of South Carolina had not dropped a set in his previous four matches, but Shelton pushed him to the limit.

After squandering three match points in the third set, Jubb finally sealed the victory with a clutch first serve and a forehand error from Shelton. "This is obviously huge for me," said Jubb. "I've been working very, very hard to get back to this point."

In Eastbourne, Harris, a 29-year-old wild card entrant, also overcame a tough three-set challenge against Flavio Cobolli, 6-7 (3), 7-6 (4), 6-2. Harris broke Cobolli twice in the final set to secure the victory.

Harris will face Australian Max Purcell in the semifinals, while Jubb will take on Sebastian Ofner of Austria. Two-time champion Taylor Fritz, the No. 1 seed in Eastbourne, will meet Aleksandar Vukic in the other semifinal.

Both Jubb and Harris have had remarkable weeks, showcasing their talent and determination. They will now have the opportunity to compete for their first ATP titles on home soil, adding to the excitement of these tournaments.

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