Carlos Alcaraz faced a tough defeat at the Indian Wells semi-finals, where he was bested by Jack Draper in a dramatic three-set match. Draper, ranked 14th in the world, ended Alcaraz’s bid for a third consecutive title at the tournament with a 6-1, 0-6, 6-4 victory. The loss marked the end of Alcaraz’s 16-match winning streak at Indian Wells and dashed his hopes of joining tennis legends Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic as the only men to achieve three straight titles in the California desert.
Alcaraz admitted that nerves played a significant role in his performance, particularly in the first set, which he described as one of the worst of his career. The Spaniard struggled to find his rhythm early on, attributing his difficulties to overthinking Draper’s game rather than focusing on his own. Despite a strong comeback in the second set, where he dominated Draper with a flawless performance, Alcaraz couldn’t maintain his momentum in the decisive third set.
Reflecting on the match, Alcaraz expressed disappointment not only in the outcome but also in his approach and mindset throughout the day. He acknowledged the need to work on maintaining a consistent level of play and managing pre-match jitters. Despite the setback, the 21-year-old remains optimistic about his future, emphasizing his ability to learn from losses and channel them into growth.
“This one hurts,” Alcaraz said. “I don’t want to lose any match, but I think this one was even more special to me. It was difficult today, a lot of nerves in the match.”
As Alcaraz looks ahead to the Miami Open, he is determined to bounce back and showcase his resilience. His journey serves as a reminder of the challenges even the most talented athletes face and the importance of perseverance in the pursuit of greatness.
Carlos Alcaraz in 2025
LWWWWLWWWW Currently ranked no.3, Alcaraz played his last match on the 15th of March when he surrendered to world no.14 Jack Draper 6-1 0-6 6-4 in the semifinal in Indian Wells (draw).
This season the Spaniard has managed to achieve a compiled 15-3 match record. This year, Carlos clinched 1 title in Rotterdam.
Draper in Indian Wells, ranking, and results in 2025
At the moment ranked no.14, Draper has a compiled 12-2 win-loss record in 2025. The Brit is playing in Indian Wells where he ousted 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, the world no.12 Ben Shelton 6-4 7-5 and the world no.3 Carlos Alcaraz 6-1 0-6 6-4.
Jack Draper will face the world no.13 Holger Rune in the final. Their head to head is 1-0 for Rune.
Jack got to the final in Doha (Qatar ExxonMobil Open).
Carlos Alcaraz and Jack Draper played each other 5 times. Their record is 3-2 for Alcaraz.
