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Tennis sensation Jack Draper has been making bold headlines with his performance in the Indian Wells Masters 1000 tournament. The British star defeated two-time defending champion Carlos Alcaraz in the epic three-setter Indian Wells 2025 semi-final clash and stormed to the final thriller. The 23-year-old star won the game with a scoreline of 6-1, 0-6, 6-4.
Meanwhile, Draper erupted in an emotional outburst after knocking out the world number three out of the marquee event. The 23-year-old star closes his eyes and puts his face towards the sky. His emotional celebration showcases his satisfaction after thwarting the Spaniard and a sign of relief after progressing to his first-ever ATP 1000 Masters.
The fans were ecstatic to see his performance against the four-time Grand Slam winner. Draper waved and thanked the fans who were present in the Indian Wells Garden Arena to support and cheer him in the game. This stellar win of the British star has made him enter the top 10 ATP rankings.
Watch his winning celebration here:
Jack Draper’s reaction after beating Alcaraz at Indian Wells
— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) March 16, 2025
He closes his eyes & puts his face towards the sky
He started 2025 coming off an injury
Now, he’s into the biggest final of his life & just had the biggest win of his life
Soak it in 🥹
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Jack Draper reflected on his biggest win over Carlos Alcaraz
Meanwhile, Jack Draper was ecstatic after storming into the final showdown. The 23-year-old sensation highlighted how his lead in the first set had helped him in the second set. The British star further talked about his tactical skill and the pragmatic approach he used in the third set. Draper is now set to face Holger Rune in the final showdown.
“It was a strange match. Carlos came out.. He was a bit flat. The first set went quickly. I had a chance in the first game of the second. He came out with an ace. It kind of happened to me; what happened to him In the first set. I got tight. I got low energy. Against the top players in the world, they can change their momentum very quickly. I just got lost out there for twenty five minutes. In the third I came out, I was very proud of my competitiveness and my attitude. Somehow managed to get over the line in the end," Jack Draper said after the loss.
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