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Jack Draper Claims First ATP Masters 1000 Title at Indian Wells

The 23-year-old Briton's dominant victory over Holger Rune secures his debut in the ATP top 10 rankings at No. 7.

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Tennis - Mexican Open - Arena GNP Seguros, Acapulco, Mexico - February 26, 2025 Denmark's Holger Rune in action during his Round of 16 match against Brandon Nakashima of the U.S. REUTERS/Henry Romero/File Photo
Mar 15, 2025; Indian Wells, CA, USA; Jack Draper (GBR) reacts after defeating Carlos Alcaraz (not pictured) in three sets during his semifinal match at the BNP Paribas Open at the Indian Well Tennis Garden. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
Mar 15, 2025; Indian Wells, CA, USA; Carlos Alcaraz (ESP) walks back to the baseline after he missed and shot as he was defeated by Jack Draper (not pictured) in three sets during his semifinal match at the BNP Paribas Open at the Indian Well Tennis Garden. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Jack Draper defeated Holger Rune 6-2, 6-2 in the Indian Wells final to win his first ATP Masters 1000 title.
  • Draper did not face a single break point in the final, hitting 10 aces and committing no double faults during the match.
  • His path to the title included victories over Taylor Fritz, Ben Shelton, and Carlos Alcaraz, ending Alcaraz's 16-match winning streak.
  • This victory makes Draper the first British player since Cameron Norrie in 2021 to win the Indian Wells title.
  • Draper will rise to a career-high No. 7 in the ATP rankings, marking his debut in the top 10 after overcoming years of injury setbacks.