Tennis sensation Jack Draper has thwarted star player Ben Shelton by 6-4, 7-5 in the quarter-final of the Indian Wells Masters 1000 tournament. Shelton, who has been in hot form since the Australian Open 2025, has been knocked out of the marquee event despite his stellar play in the last eight rounds.
Draper had a great start to the game and took an early lead over the 22-year-old star. The British star continued his stunning form in the second set, gained an advantage over the American sensation's weakness, controlled his game with pace, and knocked him out after his straight-sets win. This win will make him enter the top 10 in the new PIF ATP rankings.
How have fans reacted to his passing shot?
In this thriller, Draper was seen executing a magnificent passing shot, which left Shelton fully baffled in the game. This was one of the shots that helped him gain control over his game against the American star. The fans were ecstatic after witnessing such form from the British star, who made it to his first-ever semifinals of the ATP 1000 Masters.
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Jack Draper to face two-time defending champion Carlos Alcaraz in semis
However, Draper now has a challenge in the next game. Jack Draper is set to face Carlos Alcaraz, who has defeated Francisco Cerundolo in straight sets in the quarterfinals. The two-time defending champion is on the verge of marking a historic three-peat here, and Draper needs an exceptional game in this clash to break the four-time Grand Slam winner's momentum in the game.
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Jack Draper has opened up on his stellar win over Ben Shelton
Meanwhile, Draper has opened up about his win over Shelton and highlighted his pragmatic skills and the aggressive style of the game plan, which helped him defeat his opponent. In addition, the 23-year-old star has lauded Shelton's game equally and wished him the best for the next tournament.
"I didn't know what to expect today, honestly. I'd hit with Ben maybe once or twice, but very short practices. Shelton is a great competitor and he's been really consistent. Huge respect to him, huge credit him. He's going to keep on winning, keep on having an amazing career, so I wish him all the best," Draper said post-match.
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