Overview

• Carlos Alcaraz beat Jack Draper 6-4, 6-4 in the Italian Open quarter-finals, advancing to his first semi-final in Rome.
• The win moves Alcaraz up to world No. 2 in the ATP rankings and ensures his No. 2 seed for the upcoming French Open.
• Alcaraz showcased aggressive play and strategic shot-making, including effective drop shots, to neutralize Draper's challenge on clay.
• This match marks Alcaraz's fourth win in six head-to-head encounters with Draper, avenging his Indian Wells semi-final loss earlier this year.
• Alcaraz will face Lorenzo Musetti in the semi-finals after Musetti's upset victory over defending champion Alexander Zverev.