Monday, 17 March 2025

Draper wins Indian Wells title

Final day in Indian Wells.

2025 BNP Paribas Open, an ATP Masters 1000 tournament, on Hard Outdoor, Indian Wells, California, USA, 5-16 March 2025.

Defending champion:
Carlos Alcaraz (2) who defeated Daniil Medvedev (4) 7-6(5) 6-1

Final:

Holger Rune (12) (Denmark) v Jack Draper (13) (Great Britain)

Rune won the only previous match between the players:
2024 Cincinnati Masters quarter final.

First final for Draper at this level.

Draper broke serve in games one and three of set one.
He led 3-0.

Rune saved a break point in game five.
He held and trailed 1-4.

Rune served at 1-5 to stay in the set, and held.

Draper served out the set 6-2.

Draper broke serve in the opening game of set two.

No more break chances until game seven where Draper broke again.
He led 5-2.

Jack Draper served out the match 6-2 6-2 to take his third title.

First since the Vienna Open in October 2024.

Draper moves to a career high ranking of #7.

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