Draper powers past Rune to win Indian Wells ATP Masters
Britain's Jack Draper roared past Denmark's Holger Rune 6-2, 6-2 on Sunday to win his first ATP Masters 1000 title at Indian Wells.Draper, who claimed his two prior ATP titles in 2024, said his biggest title to date was a testament to his perseverance.
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Jack Draper caps spectacular week by winning BNP Paribas Open
Jack Draper beats Holger Rune at Indian Wells for a first Masters 1000 title and a top-10 debut
Jack Draper overwhelmed Holger Rune 6-2, 6-2 in a little more than an hour in the final of the BNP Paribas Open on Sunday, achieving two big milestones by claiming his first Masters 1000 title and earning his debut in the top 10 of the ATP rankings. Draper, a 23-year-old from Britain who was seeded 13th at the hard-court tournament in the California desert, built up a 21-7 advantage in winners against Rune while also making fewer unforced errors. Draper's left-handed serve was particularly important: He hit 10 aces, won 21 of his 23 first-serve points and never allowed Rune to earn a single break point.
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'I like it' - Russian teen Andreeva relishes quick rise in WTA's ranks
Mirra Andreeva rallied from a set down to beat world number one Aryna Sabalenka for the Indian Wells WTA 1000 title on Sunday, continuing a meteoric rise backed by the coaching counsel of Conchita Martinez.Not only did she top the world number one 2-6, 6-4, 6-3, she beat world number two and defending champion Iga Swiatek in the semis, becoming the first player under 18 to beat the top two at the same WTA tournament since Williams beat Lindsay Davenport and Hingis at the 1999 US Open.
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