WATCH: Jack Draper's masterclass silences world no. 4 Taylor Fritz, secures Indian Wells 2025 quarter-final berth

The 23-year-old tennis star has knocked out former champion and current world number four Taylor Fritz with a scoreline of 7-5, 6-4 to storm into the quarterfinals.

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Jake Draper's Impeccable Tennis Leaves Taylor Fritz Reeling

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Tennis star player Jack Draper clinched one of the biggest wins of his career at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells 2025. The 23-year-old tennis star has knocked out former champion and current world number four Taylor Fritz with a scoreline of 7-5, 6-4 to storm into the quarterfinals of the ATP 1000 Masters.

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However, the star player is now set to face a daunting task in the last eight rounds. Draper is set to face Ben Shelton in the quarterfinals, where the two tennis players will be aiming to book a semifinal berth in the marquee event.

Coming to the match dynamics here, the British star had a great start to the play and took an early lead after marking a stellar win in the opening set. He continued his form in the second set of the game, producing stunning passing shots and some incredible and exhausting points to mark an easy straight-sets win over the American star. 

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Jack Draper refelcts on his stellar win over Fritz!

Meanwhile, Jack Draper has reflected upon his stellar win over Taylor Fritz after this tense battle. The Sutton-born star revealed that he has played the best match against the American star in the last three years of his tennis career.

The 23-year-old has hailed the world number four's legacy and the impact he has on the game. In addition, Draper also revealed his tactical skills and pragmatic approach, which have helped him control his pace over Fritz in the game.

"I felt great. It is the best match I have played here so far in the three years I have been here. I spoke to my coach about before the match. When you have chances against these types of players. Taylor is such an amazing player, so to come through in the way I did I am very proud of that," Jack Draper said after the win. 

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