Jack Draper delivered a stunning performance to defeat Carlos Alcaraz in the semifinals of the Indian Wells Masters, securing his place in the final of the prestigious tournament. The British player triumphed in a roller-coaster match, winning 6-1, 0-6, 6-4, and ending Alcaraz’s 16-match winning streak at the event.
After the match, Draper described the encounter as “strange,” noting that Alcaraz, the two-time defending champion, appeared uncharacteristically subdued at the start. “Carlos came out a little flat,” Draper remarked. “Against the top players in the world, they can change their momentum very quickly. I got lost out there for 25 minutes, but in the third, I was really proud of my competitiveness, my attitude, and I somehow managed to get over the line.”
The match was marked by dramatic shifts in momentum. Draper dominated the first set with his powerful serves and aggressive play, wrapping it up in just 25 minutes. However, Alcaraz responded emphatically in the second set, breaking Draper three times to level the match. The decisive third set saw Draper regain his composure, breaking Alcaraz twice to secure the victory.
Draper’s win not only earned him a spot in his first ATP Masters 1000 final but also propelled him into the ATP Top 10 rankings for the first time in his career. The 23-year-old will face Holger Rune in the final, a clash that promises to be an exciting battle between two of the sport’s rising stars.
Reflecting on his journey, Draper expressed pride in his resilience and determination. “I’ve been through so much the last few years with injuries and setbacks,” he said. “To be here, competing at this level, feels incredible. But there’s still one more match to go.”
As Draper prepares for the final, his performance against Alcaraz has already cemented his status as one of the brightest talents in tennis, and fans eagerly await what could be a defining moment in his career.
Carlos Alcaraz in 2025
LWWWWLWWWW Currently ranked no.3, Carlos played his last match on the 15th of March when he capitulated to world no.14 Jack Draper 6-1 0-6 6-4 in the semifinal in Indian Wells (draw).
Until now, during this year Carlos achieved a compiled 15-3 win-loss record. This year, the Spaniard lifted the trophy in Rotterdam.
Draper in Indian Wells, ranking, and results in 2025
WWWWWLWWWW Now the world no.14, Jack achieved a 12-2 win-loss record in 2025. Draper is now competing 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, 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 play the world no.13 Holger Rune in the final on Sunday at 2:00 pm on Stadium 1. Their current head to head is 1-0 for Rune.
The Brit was the finalist in Doha (Qatar ExxonMobil Open).
Carlos Alcaraz and Jack Draper played each other 5 times. Their record is 3-2 for Alcaraz.
