Jack Draper delivered a commanding performance to defeat Taylor Fritz in the Round of 16 at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells. The British left-hander showcased his aggressive style of play, which proved instrumental in securing a straight-sets victory with a scoreline of 7-5, 6-4. This win marked Draper’s third Top 5 victory and propelled him into the quarter-finals of the ATP Masters 1000 event for the first time in his career.
Draper’s strategy was built around taking the initiative in baseline exchanges and maintaining a dominant serving performance. He won an impressive 91% of points on his first serve, which allowed him to dictate the pace of the match. The 23-year-old also demonstrated resilience and composure, particularly during critical moments, as he capitalized on his opportunities to break Fritz’s serve.
Reflecting on his performance, Draper credited his aggressive approach and mental fortitude. He emphasized the importance of being brave in key moments, a mindset he had discussed with his coach prior to the match. Draper’s ability to execute his game plan effectively against a formidable opponent like Fritz highlighted his growing confidence and maturity on the court.
This victory not only advanced Draper to the next round but also underscored his potential as a rising star in the tennis world. With his sights set on further success, Draper continues to refine his game and embrace the challenges of competing at the highest level.
Taylor Fritz in 2025
LWWLWLWLWW Ranked world no.4 (career-high), the American played his last match on the 12th of March when he surrendered to world no.14 Jack Draper 7-5 6-4 in the 4th round in Indian Wells (draw).
This season Fritz has an overall 10-5 win-loss record. Fritz conquered 1 title in Australia.
Draper in Indian Wells, ranking, and results in 2025
WWWLWWWWLW Ranked no.14, the Brit owns a 10-2 win-loss record in 2025. The Brit is playing at the moment in Indian Wells where he toppled Unknown Player bye, the world no.80 Joao Fonseca 6-4 6-0, Jenson Brooksby 7-5 6-4 and the world no.4 Taylor Fritz 7-5 6-4.
Jack Draper will square off with the world no.12 Ben Shelton in the quarter on Thursday at 5:00 pm on STADIUM 2. They have never played each other so far in top competitions.
Draper got to the final in Doha (Qatar ExxonMobil Open).
Taylor Fritz and Jack Draper squared off 5 times. Their actual record is 3-2 for Draper.
