2025 Indian wells ATP master's 1000 SF - (2) Carlos Alcaraz Garfia [SPN] v/s (13) Jack Draper [Great Britain]

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Real credit to draper for the win. This is a big win in his career and will help him believe even more. He has a tough final against Rune though.

 

[18x20 ftw]

I thought maybe Carlos came into the match overconfident and then he got pummeled by the high level of Draper which he didn’t expect. But in his interview today, he seems to have said that the reverse was true. He was so scared and nervous of facing Draper that he played poorly as a result. Things that make you go ‘Hmm!’

Draper had Alcaraz worried ahead o Indian Wells semi

Carlos Alcaraz admitted that he felt a lot of nerves in advance of facing Jack Draper in the Indian Wells semi-finals. That may have contributed to the Spaniard’s upset loss.

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I can’t imagine any of the Big 3 making a comment like this after a loss to a lower seeded player. Won’t it reduce the fear of him in the locker room and tremendously boost Draper’s confidence especially in future encounters? Even if true, what is the point of saying this in the media?

I was thinking that after his loss to Nadal at IW in 2022, he rebounded nicely to win Miami and maybe he can repeat the feat this year especially without Sinner around. But this comment makes me scratch my head wondering where his head is going to be at next week!

I’ve thought about this as well. I think it comes down to Carlos just being honest in these interviews. Same thing when he was honest regarding cramping due to nerves against Djokovic at the French open final. Most guys phrase it a certain way to either help their psyche/self-confidence or for locker room purposes, I just think Carlos comes and tells what he is feeling. A little dangerous to his success, but refreshing at the same time. Jmo.

 

[Tallawah Tennis]

Draper is already 23 years old.

Yah man, just checked - thanks for the correction

His best, I would argue, but not his most lethal - he does a lot more damage with his forehand. However Jack's backhand was able to handle the mighty spin of Charlie's forehand often beautifully. It is fairly compact and his height helps to straighten it with margin.

Even seasoned tennis fans undervalue the backhand of a lefty and overvalue his forehand. The numbers have long shown that Jack is a top 10 player and now his increasing physical prowess enables him to demonstrate it more and more.

Enjoyed your take, man. Fascinating how the nuances add up.

 

[Aabye5]

Carlos needs to grow a pair, grow up and dump his coaching staff. Or else he’s gonna end up in the top 15 before too long. Other guys are getting better. He hasn’t gotten better in 2 years

Why does the coach always get the blame, but none of the credit?

 

[Nostradamus]

H2H - Alcaraz leads 3-1
Hard court H2H - Alcaraz leads 3-0
Latest match - 2025 AO R16 - Alca def. Draper 75 61 RET.

This is their 2nd clash at this event, first one was in 2023 where Alcaraz won by a Draper retirement after the Brit fell a set & 2-0 down in the second set.

How'd this one go?
Who wins? How many sets?
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just as interesting match in arizona with new version of Rafa, Fonseca vs Bublick today

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[Rovesciarete]

Yah man, just checked - thanks for the correction

Enjoyed your take, man. Fascinating how the nuances add up.

Just as I enjoy yours. At the highest level those nuances add indeed up as matchups matter at lot.

Jack is a unique mix as a tall young lefty which grew up on a lot of grass.