Jack Draper claimed a remarkable 6-1, 0-6, 6-4 victory over Carlos Alcaraz to advance to his first Masters 1000 final at Indian Wells. The British No. 1 will achieve a career-best ranking, securing his spot in the top 10 as he prepares to face 12th seed Holger Rune.
The World No. 14 delivered another stunning win, having already taken down top opponents like Taylor Fritz (No. 3) and Ben Shelton (No. 11) earlier in the tournament. However, his most significant victory came in the semi-finals against two-time defending champion Carlos Alcaraz.
The Spaniard entered the match on an 11-match winning streak at Tennis Paradise (20-2 in his career) but faced an inspired Draper, who secured one of the biggest wins of his career and levelled their head-to-head record at 2-2.
With this result, Draper will add 640 points to his tally, taking advantage of not having to defend any points after falling in the first round in 2024. This achievement will shake up the top 10, pushing Draper to a career-high World No. 8, surpassing Andrey Rublev and Stefanos Tsitsipas while knocking Alex de Minaur out of the top 10.
If the Brit claims the title, he’ll rise to No. 7, overtaking Daniil Medvedev. However, if Rune wins the final, Draper will land at No. 9, while Rune will climb to No. 8. The Dane currently sits 12th in the live rankings.
This will be Draper’s first Masters 1000 final, while Rune, at just 21 years old, will contest his fourth (1-2 record), having claimed the Paris Masters title in 2022. The pair have only faced each other once before, with Rune emerging victorious in the quarterfinals of the Cincinnati Open.
Match Info
Start time (local): Sun, 16 Mar, 2:00 PM
Start time (your time): Mon, 17 Mar, 5:00 AM
Court: Stadium 1
Tournament: BNP Paribas Open
Round: Final
Head-to-Head
| Rune | Draper | |
|---|---|---|
| H2H Record | ||
| Total Wins | 1 | 0 |
| Win Streak | 1 | 0 |
| Ranking | ||
| Official Ranking | 13 | 14 |
| Race Ranking | 38 | 17 |
| Live Ranking | ||
| Live Ranking | 12 (+1) | 8 (+6) |
| Live Race Ranking | 8 (+34) | 4 (+14) |
| Bios | ||
| Age | 21 (29 Apr 2003) | 23 (22 Dec 2001) |
| Birthplace | Gentofte, Denmark | Sutton, London, UK |
| Residence | Monte Carlo, Monaco | London, UK |
| Height | - | 6'2" (188cm) |
| Weight | - | 165lbs (75kg) |
| Plays | Right-handed (two-handed backhand) | Left-handed (two-handed backhand) |
| Coach | Kenneth Carlsen, Lars Christensen | James Trotman (2021–present) |
| YTD W/L | 11-4 (73%) | 11-1 (92%) |
| YTD Titles | - | - |
| Career Titles | 4 | 2 |
| Prize Money | US $11,870,161 | US $5,436,539 |
| Past Meetings | ||
|
H Rune d J Draper ATP Cincinnati - Quarterfinal6-4 | 6-2 18 Aug 2024 |
||
Cristhián AvilaTennis Journalist
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.
In his journalism, Cristhián places strong emphasis on careful sourcing, editorial accuracy, and updating articles promptly when new, verified information becomes available. His coverage is grounded in research, context, and direct engagement with professional tennis.
claps 0visitors 0
Just In
Popular News
Latest Comments
- Either Lena has a chronic internal ailment (i.e., colitis, enteritis, Crohn's, or some type of lower abdomen issue) -- or she is once again dealing with 'Vukovitis'. Mental stress can indeed cause lower body pains. No matter... whatever is truly going on sucks. "Virus" excuse is getting a bit old -- and often -- at this point.
mandoist09-11-2026 - Ironically, Martina became a U.S. Citizen about the same time as the Orange Convicted Felon & Abuser was just beginning on his road to losing all Daddy's Millions!!mandoist09-11-2026
- "Another fresh start is in the cards." Thanks for the Humor!! I'm guessing this is the minimum one can do to keep all your sponsors hanging-on in perpetuity?mandoist09-11-2026
- Vukov is doing this to Lena... AGAIN!!!!! WTA's autonomous collective should be dismantled for allowing Vukov to re-emerge from his hand-slapping suspension. Just ask WTA employees how that's been going lately as they witness his continued verbal abuses. Women's Pro Tennis should start over.mandoist08-11-2026
- Can't help but suspect Vukov is back to his old self again. Thank you, WTA. Perhaps you can give them a "Battling Couple of the Year Award 2026" ??mandoist08-11-2026
- Wtf? Why is there no reason? And what about the men's?Bel08-11-2026
- One step by another step -- WTA continues to 'lose the plot'. Too many hi-tech microphones being installed at most venues!!! Remove them (especially those along the hallways, sidewalks, and pathways throughout the venues. Not to mention (most of all) remove the mic's from the Players/Coaches Box.mandoist06-11-2026
- Enough of her bullshit. Go marry someone.mandoist06-11-2026
- Don't you just love this young lady!? We fans often expect athletes to be supermen and superwomen, often forgetting that they WILL GET TIRED! I love Alex's perspective. Tiredness for an athlete should never be viewed as a negative, especially if you are healthy, taking care of your body and mental health and putting in the work. What a mature perspective. Good for you, Alex!Rapunzel05-11-2026
- Jess is absolutely correct! But the disrespect is a trait I have noticed in most of the Russian players. Mirra is good but very immature and lacks humility. Conceivable needs to get a handle on that!Rapunzel05-11-2026
