The upcoming semifinal clash at Indian Wells between Jack Draper and Carlos Alcaraz promises to be a thrilling encounter. Draper, the British No.1, has been in scintillating form throughout the tournament, showcasing his powerful serve and aggressive baseline play. His straight-sets victory over Ben Shelton in the quarterfinals was a testament to his growing confidence and ability to handle high-pressure situations.

On the other hand, Alcaraz, the two-time reigning champion and four-time Grand Slam winner, has been equally impressive. The Spaniard has not dropped a set in the tournament so far, and his recent victory over Francisco Cerundolo in the quarterfinals highlighted his exceptional court coverage and relentless aggression. Alcaraz’s ability to dictate play with his powerful groundstrokes and his tactical acumen make him a formidable opponent for any player.

Draper and Alcaraz have faced each other three times before, with Alcaraz holding a 3-1 advantage in their head-to-head record. Their most recent encounter at the Australian Open earlier this year saw Draper retire due to injury, but not before putting up a strong fight. This semifinal at Indian Wells will be an opportunity for Draper to prove his mettle against one of the best players in the world.

Both players have their unique strengths that could influence the outcome of the match. Draper’s powerful serve and aggressive baseline play can put pressure on Alcaraz, while Alcaraz’s exceptional court coverage and tactical intelligence can counter Draper’s aggression. The match is expected to be a high-octane battle, with both players leaving no stone unturned in their quest for victory.

As the tennis world eagerly awaits this exciting showdown, fans can expect a display of top-notch tennis from two of the sport’s brightest young talents. The semifinal at Indian Wells is set to be a memorable encounter, showcasing the future of men’s tennis.

 

Alcaraz in Indian Wells, ranking, and results in 2025

At the moment ranked no.3, Alcaraz has managed to achieve a compiled 15-2 win-loss record in 2025. Carlos is participating in Indian Wells where he ousted Unknown Player bye, the world no.59 Quentin Halys 6-4 6-2, the world no.28 Denis Shapovalov 6-2 6-4, the world no.15 Grigor Dimitrov 6-1 6-1 and the world no.26 Francisco Cerundolo 6-3 7-6(4)

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Carlos Alcaraz will take on the world no.14 Jack Draper in the semifinal. Their current record is 3-1 for Alcaraz.

Alcaraz conquered 1 title in 2025 in Rotterdam.

Alcaraz won 18 titles in his career: 5 on hard courts, 8 on clay courts, 2 on indoor courts and 3 on grass courts. (See the list of his titles)

Draper in Indian Wells, ranking, and results in 2025

Currently ranked no.14, Draper has achieved a 11-2 match record in 2025. Draper is now playing in Indian Wells where he bested Unknown Player bye, the world no.80 Joao Fonseca 6-4 6-0, Jenson Brooksby 7-5 6-4, the world no.4 Taylor Fritz 7-5 6-4 and the world no.12 Ben Shelton 6-4 7-5.

Jack Draper will face the world no.3 Carlos Alcaraz in the semifinal. Their head to head is 3-1 for Alcaraz.

Draper reached the final in Doha (Qatar ExxonMobil Open).

Carlos Alcaraz and Jack Draper clashed against each other 4 times. Their record is 3-1 for Alcaraz.