Jack Draper was the big winner at Indian Wells after a flawless journey that led him to his first Masters 1000 title. The No. 1 Brit dominated Holger Rune with a decisive 6-2, 6-2 scoreline and achieved his career-highest ranking at World No. 6.
The 23-year-old has reignited hope for British tennis fans, who had recently witnessed the end of Andy Murray’s best years as the leader of British tennis, leaving a challenging void. Although Murray retired in mid-2024, he had not been dazzling for years, as he hadn’t advanced past the third round in a Masters 1000 or Grand Slam since 2017.
The former world No. 1 won a total of 14 Masters titles and reached 7 finals. However, Draper isn’t the only Brit to have won a Masters 1000 title, as Greg Rusedski, Tim Henman, and Cameron Norrie have also claimed one each in the past.
Draper now marks his place in British tennis history by reaching his career-highest ranking as World No. 7, only behind Murray (No. 1), Henman (No. 4), and Rusedski (No. 4).
With Draper as the latest Masters 1000 champion, the hopes placed on him in recent years are starting to become a reality, and he will be a player to watch in the battle for Grand Slam titles if he can maintain his physical health.
The 23-year-old has been plagued by injuries several times before, but he was flawless at Indian Wells and seems to have found a level of form that allows him to compete in good physical condition.
Draper also became the 4th player born in the 2000s to win a Masters 1000 title, following Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner, and Holger Rune—his opponent in the Indian Wells final.
Masters 1000 Brit Champions
• Greg Rusedski: Paris Masters 1998
• Tim Henman: Paris Masters 2003
• Andy Murray: Cincinnati Open (2008, 2011); Madrid Open (2008, 2015); Miami Open (2009, 2013); Canadian Open (2009, 10, 15); Shanghai Masters (2010, 11, 16); Rome Open (2016); Paris Masters (2016)
• Cameron Norrie: Indian Wells 2021
• Jack Draper: Indian Wells 2025
The moment @jackdraper0 claimed the biggest title of his career 🏆#Tennisparadise pic.twitter.com/p5modSqNLP
— Tennis TV (@TennisTV) March 16, 2025
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— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) March 16, 2025
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Cristhián Ávila is a tennis journalist based in Santiago, Chile, and has been part of the TennisUpToDate team since early 2023. He covers the ATP and WTA Tours as well as all four Grand Slams, producing breaking news, match reports, analysis, and regular liveblogs from major tournaments.
His reporting combines statistical analysis with clear explanation, helping readers understand tactical developments, player form, and broader storylines across the tour. Working fluently in both Spanish and English, Cristhián collaborates with an international editorial team and contributes to comprehensive global coverage. As part of his work, he has conducted interviews and media interactions with leading figures in the sport, including Caroline Wozniacki and John McEnroe.
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