Jack Draper

2023 - 3 - 14

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Jack Draper beats 'special' Andy Murray at Indian Wells | 'A privilege ... (Sky Sports)

Jack Draper beat Andy Murray in straight sets at Indian Wells; Stan Wawrinka also through; Iga Swiatek to face Emma Raducanu in fourth round; ...

"I had the match in control and was playing well. Raducanu held the rest of the way and closed it out on her fourth match point to claim her biggest win over an opponent since her breakthrough run at the US Open. In women's action, Iga Swiatek beat 2019 champion Bianca Andreescu, 6-3, 7-6 (1) but the number four seed Ons Jabeur lost 7-6 (5) 6-4 to Marketa Vondrousova. "I watched him win Wimbledon for the first time in 2013, and then I've had the opportunity to get to know him and practice with him often since 2019. Draper faces another tough match in the round of 16 when he faces No 1 seed Carlos Alcaraz, who beat Tallon Griekspoor in straight sets. Jack Draper ended Andy Murray's run at Indian Wells to advance to the last 16, with a 7-6 (8-6) 6-2 victory.

Draper beats Murray to reach Indian Wells last 16 (BBC Sport)

"If I was going to say one sporting person who has inspired me the most it would be Andy," Draper told BBC Sport. "To come off court with the win against Andy ...

"My body is in a position at the moment where I am improving a lot. But Murray broke back to love, and Draper then had to serve an ace to fend off a set point at 5-6. That gave me confidence to go out there tonight and think even though it's a really tough mental challenge again, I can do this," Draper said. "In the tie-break, I had a few opportunities but he came up with a really good return on the six-all point and then the second set was tough for me, physically," Murray said. Draper broke for a 2-1 lead in the first set after Murray double-faulted, and had a chance to serve out the set at 5-4. "I'm very proud of myself.

Andy Murray beaten by British rival Jack Draper in Indian Wells clash (Daily Mail)

Draper broke the Scot early on in the opening set to take a 2-1 lead, but Murray earned a break of his own and earned a set point, which was then recovered ...

It's something I'm looking to improve with my coach and it's definitely starting to pay off a little bit more.' 'I've looked up to Andy since I was so young,' revealed Draper post-match. It's quite slow tonight, the wind was a bit swirly and obviously playing against Andy, he makes it incredibly awkward for you. Changing of the guard? Jack Draper beats Andy Murray in straight sets at Indian Wells in their first ever meeting, as the 21-year-old tees up a clash with US Open champion and top seed Carlos Alcaraz [the former World No 1](/sport/tennis/article-11850393/Id-forgotten-felt-like-Andy-Murray-claims-straight-sets-victory-YEAR.html) in straight sets in [their first ever ATP meeting ](/sport/tennis/article-11851331/Andy-Murray-set-heir-apparent-Jack-Draper-Indian-Wells-Masters.html)after a dominant second-set performance, with the first going to a tiebreak.

Jack Draper beats Andy Murray in first ATP Tour clash between ... (Rhyl Journal)

Draper paid tribute to “a really special person” after his straight-sets win in Indian Wells.

“In the tie-break I had a few opportunities but he came up with a really good return on the six-all point and then the second set was tough for me physically,” he told BBC Sport. “He’s a really special person, a great champion, great human being and I’m privileged to play against him on this court.” “I watched him win Wimbledon for the first time in 2013 and then I’ve had the opportunity to get to know him and practise with him often since 2019.

'I beat the person who inspired me most': Jack Draper overcomes ... (The Independent)

Jack Draper said Andy Murray was the “sports person who inspired me most” after beating his compatriot to reach the fourth round at Indian Wells.

“My body is in a position at the moment where I am improving a lot. That gave me confidence to go out there tonight and think even though it’s a really tough mental challenge again, I can do this.” “It’s something that is bothering me a bit at the moment, but day by day it can only get better but being sore in this tournament was always something that was going to be likely.” Dan’s a fierce competitor, someone who I’ve looked up to. [Jack Draper](/topic/jack-draper) said [Andy Murray](/topic/andy-murray) was the “sports person who inspired me most” after beating his compatriot to reach the fourth round at [Indian Wells](/topic/indian-wells). Draper secured a straight sets victory to advance to the fourth round

Jack Draper sends message to Carlos Alcaraz ahead of clash after ... (Daily Express)

Jack Draper will face up against Carlos Alcaraz at Indian Wells after beating Andy Murray.

"I know that I’m going to have to play my best, give my 100% on the court. His attention will now turn to preparing to face Alcaraz, who has only lost once in 10 matches on the ATP Tour this season - the Rio de Janeiro Open final against Cameron Norrie. The Briton defeated his long-time practice partner in straight sets to advance to the next round and faces another fascinating test against one-time Grand Slam winner Alcaraz on Tuesday at Stadium 1.

Andy Murray bows out in Indian Wells as Jack Draper says it was ... (The Scotsman)

Andy Murray's campaign at the BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells is over after he lost overnight to fellow Brit Jack Draper.

I think that I played extremely well in the first set and in the third set as well. Alcaraz defeated Tallon Griekspoor in the third round to become the second fastest player to reach 100 ATP Tour wins. The 21-year-old then broke Murray twice in the second set to tee up a fourth-round encounter with Carlos Alcaraz in the early hours of Wednesday morning.