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Jack Draper 'Incredibly Proud' as He Beats Hero Novak Djokovic at Indian Wells
Jack Draper won a tightly contested match against Novak Djokovic, overcoming a long injury break and breaking serve at a crucial moment, advancing to Indian Wells quarter-finals.
- Wednesday's match saw Jack Draper overcome Novak Djokovic 4-6, 6-4, 7-6 in a demanding three-set match at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells.
- Draper, returning from a long arm injury layoff, was playing just his second tournament since the injury and said the win boosted his confidence through determination and problem-solving.
- In a match that lasted more than two and a half hours, a 26-shot rally in the opening game of the third and Draper's failed serve for the match at 5-4 shifted momentum before he edged the deciding tiebreak won 7-5.
- Next, Draper faces Daniil Medvedev in the quarter-finals on Thursday, marking his first career win over Novak Djokovic and keeping his title defence on track.
- Top seeds including Carlos Alcaraz, Iga Swiatek and Elena Rybakina advanced to the last eight, with all quarter-finals scheduled on Thursday and semis and finals to follow Friday through Sunday.
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Jack Draper beat Novak Djokovic in a nail-biting contest in Indian Wells.
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