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Jack Draper Dominates Rising Star João Fonseca at Indian Wells

The British No. 1 delivered a commanding 6-4, 6-0 victory over the 18-year-old Brazilian phenom to advance to the third round.

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Draper reeled off nine consecutive games to surge into the third round
Joao Fonseca of Brazil thinks things over during his second-round loss to Briton Jack Draper at Indian Wells

Overview

  • Jack Draper overcame a challenging start to defeat João Fonseca, winning nine consecutive games to close out the match in 75 minutes.
  • Fonseca, an 18-year-old rising star and recent ATP title winner, struggled against Draper's tactical variety and defensive resilience.
  • The match marked Fonseca's first-ever 6-0 'bagel' set loss since his ATP debut, highlighting Draper's dominance in the second set.
  • Draper, seeded 13th, is returning to form after managing a hip injury that limited his early-season appearances.
  • The British player will face American Jenson Brooksby in the third round, following Brooksby's upset win over Felix Auger-Aliassime.