Jack Draper Defeats Carlos Alcaraz to Reach Indian Wells Final and Top 10 Ranking

The 23-year-old Briton overcame a double-bounce dispute and a rollercoaster match to secure a career milestone victory.

Jack Draper defeated defending champion Carlos Alcaraz 6-1, 0-6, 6-4 in the Indian Wells semi-final, ending Alcaraz's 16-match tournament win streak.
The match featured a controversial double-bounce call in the third set, which was resolved in Draper’s favor after video review, leading to a crucial break of serve.
With the victory, Draper becomes the fifth British singles player to enter the ATP top 10, with his exact ranking depending on the outcome of the final against Holger Rune.
Alcaraz struggled with unforced errors in the first set and later admitted to feeling anxious about Draper’s strong game, calling the first set one of the worst of his career.
Draper credited a mid-match mental reset for his comeback in the final set, where he displayed aggressive shot-making and composure to close out the win.