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.

British No.1 Jack Draper has advanced to the quarterfinals of the Italian Open after beating France's Corentin Moutet in the round of 16 on Tuesday.

Draper, 23, was beaten 6-4 6-4 as world number three Alcaraz battled valiantly to save break points at key moments and take his own chances when they came.