Jack Draper Wins Indian Wells for First ATP Masters Title

The 23-year-old Brit defeated Holger Rune in straight sets, rising to World No. 7 after a dominant tournament performance.

• Jack Draper claimed his maiden ATP Masters 1000 title at Indian Wells, defeating Holger Rune 6-2, 6-2 in the final.
• The victory secures Draper’s place in the ATP top 10 for the first time, with a career-high ranking of World No. 7 starting Monday.
• Draper’s consistent form throughout the tournament included a semifinal win over Carlos Alcaraz and four earlier straight-sets victories.
• Holger Rune, a previous Masters 1000 champion, struggled to counter Draper’s aggressive play and precision serving during the final.
• This marks a generational milestone in tennis, as the Indian Wells final was the first ATP Masters final contested by players born in the 2000s.

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