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Jack Draper hammers Holger Rune to win first Masters 1000 title (Photograph: Twitter)
Tennis sensation Jack Draper defeated Holger Rune in the Indian Wells 2025 final on March 17. The British star won his first ATP 1000 title with a scoreline of 6-2, 6-2 against the Denmark-born star. This win was his third career title, now storming him into the top ten ATP rankings.
Draper had a great start to the game, capitalized on his momentum, and took an early lead after winning the opening set. The 23-year-old didn't allow Rune to win a single game and gain control over him. Draper completely dominated the game, executed stunning volley shots, and hit outrageous points with big rallies to mark a straight sets win over the 21-year-old Danish star.
Notably, Jack Draper made bold headlines as he defeated the two-time defending champion and world number three Carlos Alcaraz in the semi-finals of the Indian Wells Masters 1000 tournament. The British star kept his winning momentum heading to the final showdown and won the first ATP 1000 title of his career.
The fans were ecstatic after witnessing such form from Jack Draper. Some seemed disappointed as they couldn't see Carlos Alcaraz achieving a historic three-peat here. Despite that, few were amazed at the British star's performance. In addition, social media saw some were sympathetic towards Rune, who made it to the finals but couldn't win.
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Jack Draper reflected on his first-ever ATP 1000 win!
"It's incredible. I wasn't expecting this. I've put in a lot of work over time and I'm just so grateful and so happy to be out here to be able to play, my body being healthy, to feel great in my mind. All the work I've done over the last few years feels like it's coming together on the big stage and I can't put that into words. It's an emotional feeling to know how much you've gone through and put in, and to be here now to say that I'm going be No. 7 in the world tomorrow, I can't tell you how much that means to me," Draper said moments after his one-hour, nine-minute victory.
Check fans reaction here:
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β JosΓ© Espinosa (@jepcapfin) March 17, 2025
I had a feeling he would be a dark horse, but have been pleasantly surprised by how well he's played, and the draw he's had to overcome. As someone who only became a tennis fan because of @andy_murray , seeing a British player from a new generation do so well is very moving.
β Thoughts by a tennis addict (@Alice0919082253) March 16, 2025
heβs flying π₯
β l (@meraleonhart) March 16, 2025
Congratulations π Millionaire... well done.
β SpeakTruth (@Noliesfound) March 16, 2025
Impressive winβ¦will be top 5 right after Miami!
β doomsday (@dumbsday_) March 17, 2025