Mon Mar 17 13:30:00 UTC 2025: ## Upset in Indian Wells: Draper Stuns Alcaraz, Sets Up Rune Final
**INDIAN WELLS, Calif. (Reuters) –** Jack Draper pulled off a major upset at the BNP Paribas Open, defeating two-time defending champion Carlos Alcaraz 6-1, 0-6, 6-4 in a thrilling semifinal match. The victory ended Alcaraz’s impressive 16-match winning streak and sets up a final showdown against Holger Rune on Sunday.
Draper, seeded 13th, dominated the first set but struggled in the second as Alcaraz fought back. However, the 23-year-old Brit displayed impressive resilience in the deciding set, securing the win and a place in his first Masters 1000 final. This win propels Draper into the top 10 of the world rankings for the first time on Monday.
“Honestly Carlos came out a bit flat, I sensed that,” Draper said after the match. “Against top players, they can change momentum quickly, but I’m proud of my competitiveness and attitude in the third set.”
Alcaraz, the second seed, missed the opportunity to become the youngest player to win three consecutive singles titles at an ATP Tour event. His defeat marks the end of a remarkable run that included a recent victory in Rotterdam.
Rune, meanwhile, secured his place in the final with a hard-fought 7-6, 6-4 win over fifth-seeded Daniil Medvedev. The 21-year-old Dane snapped a seven-match losing streak in semifinals and celebrated his 150th tour-level victory.
“It means everything,” Rune stated. “The job’s not over, but it feels amazing. Playing Daniil is one of the toughest challenges, and I’m very proud.”
The final between Draper and Rune promises a compelling match-up, with both players looking to claim their next Masters 1000 title.
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