Carlos Alcaraz, the young Spanish prodigy who has taken the tennis world by storm, finds himself at a pivotal moment in his career. After an electrifying semi-final clash at Indian Wells against Britain’s rising star Jack Draper, Alcaraz’s dominance was momentarily disrupted. The match, which was a rollercoaster of emotions, ended with Draper securing an impressive victory, with scores of 6-1, 0-6, 6-4. For Alcaraz, however, this is far from a setback—it’s a call to arms.
Jack Draper and Carlos Alcaraz have a great relationship. After the match they had a funny exchange on social media as the British player shared his feelings after the big match. On the other side the Spanish player congratulated his conqueror while saying that he is looking forward for the revenge.
For the 20-year-old, every defeat is an opportunity—a chance to regroup, refocus, and come back even stronger.
The match itself was a tale of two players pushing each other to the brink. Draper, known for his powerful serve and fearless play, managed to disrupt Alcaraz’s rhythm early on, dominating the first set with surprising ease. But true to his reputation, Alcaraz staged a remarkable comeback in the second set, displaying his trademark agility and an incredible array of shots. The deciding set was a nail-biter, with Draper’s resilience ultimately tipping the scales in his favor.
For Alcaraz, this loss is a stepping stone. As someone who’s rapidly climbed the ranks of professional tennis, breaking records and earning comparisons to legends of the sport, he understands that setbacks are an integral part of the journey. His declaration of wanting revenge isn’t just about beating Draper—it’s about proving to himself and the tennis world that he thrives under pressure and learns from every challenge.
The prospect of a rematch between Alcaraz and Draper has already sent waves of excitement through the tennis community. Both players represent the future of the sport, and their rivalry has the potential to become one of the defining narratives of this generation. With Alcaraz’s skillset and mental toughness, it’s only a matter of time before he seeks to settle the score.
For now, tennis fans around the globe eagerly await their next encounter. Whether it’s on the hallowed grounds of Wimbledon, the hard courts of the US Open, or another prestigious stage, one thing is certain—Carlos Alcaraz will be ready. And when that day comes, his battle cry will echo loud and clear: “I can’t wait for the revenge.”
Carlos Alcaraz in 2025
Ranked no.3, Carlos played his last match on the 15th of March when he lost to world no.14 Jack Draper 6-1 0-6 6-4 in the semifinal in Indian Wells (draw).
This year the Spaniard owns a composed 15-3 match record. This year, Carlos clinched 1 title in Rotterdam.
Draper in Indian Wells, ranking, and results in 2025
Currently ranked no.14, Draper has managed to achieve a 12-2 win-loss record in 2025. The Brit is currently having a run 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 compete against 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.
Draper was the finalist in Doha (Qatar ExxonMobil Open).
Carlos Alcaraz and Jack Draper played each other 5 times. Their current head to head is 3-2 for Alcaraz.