March 14, (THEWILL) – Rising star, Jack Draper, made waves at Indian Wells after defeating two-time champion, Andy Murray, in straight sets, securing his spot in the fourth round.
Draper’s victory against Murray was not an easy feat, as the two Brits faced each other for the first time in a tour meeting. Despite Murray breaking Draper’s serve and saving a set point, the 21-year-old ultimately won the first set in a tight tie-break.
The younger player continued to dominate in the second set, securing a crucial break to lead 4-2 before breaking Murray again to seal the win. He hit an impressive 31 winners to claim victory and will now face world No. 2 Carlos Alcaraz, whom he previously met in Basel in October.
In post-match comments, Draper expressed his excitement for the upcoming match and his determination to keep using his strengths to win. He was honest enough to acknowledge that it will be a challenging match, as the Spaniard has had an exceptional year and is currently on the path to reclaiming his world No. 1 ranking.
However, Draper was feeling confident after his victories against Murray and Dan Evans in the previous round. Alcaraz is also looking forward to the match. The Spaniard noted that he loves playing against opponents like Draper and that it will be a beautiful match to watch for the viewers.
Jude Obafemi is a versatile senior Correspondent at THEWILL Newspapers, excelling in sourcing, researching, and delivering sports news stories for both print and digital publications.
