Just as he did during the semi-final win over two-time defending champion Alcaraz, Draper made a fast start which sapped his opponent’s confidence

The Briton showcased the accurate serving which had been the bedrock of his run to the final, as well as the ability to keep putting a tense Rune’s first serve back into play – and hit ripping winners from the baseline.

This potent combination led to two breaks of Rune’s serve, which Draper backed up with rapid holds to keep piling pressure back on to his opponent.

A 4-0 lead turned into a 5-1 advantage and Draper did not lose a first-serve point until the game where he closed out the opening set.

The manner of Draper’s dominance led to a ruffled Rune deciding he needed to go off court for a mental reset – despite only having been playing for 29 minutes.

Draper refused to let up, however.

He pounced for another break at the start of the second set, maintaining his lead by continuing to bully Rune with deep forehand returns.

Even regular dialogue with his team could not help get the increasingly animated Rune back on track.

A poor service game handed Draper the cushion of a double break at 5-2 and the chance to serve out for the title.

Draper had wobbled when trying to serve out victories against third seed Taylor Fritz in the quarter-finals and four-time major champion Alcaraz in the semi-finals.

But there was no sign of anxiety when serving out for the championship – another indicator of how the Briton now truly believes he belongs among the best in the world.