Jack Draper Wins Indian Wells for First Masters 1000 Title
The 23-year-old Briton defeated Holger Rune in straight sets, marking a career milestone and entering the ATP Top 10 for the first time.
- Jack Draper defeated Holger Rune 6-2, 6-2 in the Indian Wells final, claiming his first Masters 1000 title.
- The victory propels Draper to a career-high ATP ranking of World No. 7, making him the fifth British man in the Open Era to reach the Top 10.
- Draper’s path to the title included a notable semifinal win over Carlos Alcaraz, the two-time defending champion, in three sets.
- The 23-year-old has overcome significant injury setbacks in recent years, including hip, abdominal, and shoulder issues in 2023.
- Draper credits his 2024 successes, such as ATP titles in Stuttgart and Vienna and a US Open semifinal, for building his confidence to achieve this milestone.