Jack Draper is set to face Carlos Alcaraz in the semi-finals of the BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells, marking his first appearance in a Masters 1000 semi-final. Draper secured his spot in the final four by defeating American Ben Shelton in straight sets, 6-4, 7-5. This victory is a significant milestone for the British player, who has shown remarkable progress throughout the tournament.
Draper’s journey to the semi-finals has been impressive, with notable wins over top-seeded players. His performance against Shelton was a testament to his resilience and skill, as he managed to rally from a 0-3 deficit in the second set to clinch the match. Draper’s ability to stay composed under pressure and his strategic play have been key factors in his success at Indian Wells.
Carlos Alcaraz, the second seed, will be Draper’s opponent in the semi-finals. Alcaraz has been in excellent form, having defeated Francisco Cerundolo in straight sets to reach this stage of the tournament. The Spaniard is known for his aggressive style of play and has been a dominant force on the ATP tour.
The upcoming match between Draper and Alcaraz promises to be an exciting encounter. Both players have demonstrated exceptional talent and determination, making this semi-final clash highly anticipated. Draper, in particular, is looking forward to the challenge of facing Alcaraz, as it presents an opportunity to test his skills against one of the best players in the world.
Draper’s journey at Indian Wells has been a remarkable one, and his upcoming match against Alcaraz is a testament to his hard work and dedication. As he prepares for this crucial encounter, Draper remains focused and determined to give his best performance on the court.
Alcaraz in Indian Wells, ranking, and results in 2025
Now ranked no.3, Carlos owns a 15-2 win-loss record in 2025. The Spaniard is playing in Indian Wells where he defeated 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).
Carlos Alcaraz will square off with the world no.14 Jack Draper in the semifinal. Their current record is 3-1 for Alcaraz.
Alcaraz has won 1 title in 2025 in Rotterdam.
Carlos 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
WWWWLWWWWL Currently ranked no.14, Draper achieved an overall 11-2 match record in 2025. The Brit is participating in Indian Wells where he conquered 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 take on the world no.3 Carlos Alcaraz in the semifinal. Their current record is 3-1 for Alcaraz.
Jack was the runner-up in Doha (Qatar ExxonMobil Open).
Carlos Alcaraz and Jack Draper played each other 4 times. Their current record is 3-1 for Alcaraz.
