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Draper Tees up Djokovic Showdown at Indian Wells as Comeback Steps Up
Jack Draper won successive matches after an eight-month injury break and will challenge five-time champion Novak Djokovic in the Indian Wells round of 16.
- On Mar 10, 2026, Jack Draper beat 19th seed Francisco Cerundolo 6-1, 7-5 to reach the BNP Paribas Open round of 16 and face Novak Djokovic, five-time champion.
- Following his decision to skip the Australian Open, Jack Draper returned from an eight-month absence in Dubai last week after an arm/elbow injury, to recover and regain fitness.
- Draper rode his luck late in the match to clinch a 6-1, 7-5 win over 19th seed Francisco Cerundolo, marking his first successive wins at the same tournament since Queen's last June.
- Draper told Sky Sports that he is 'only just getting to the point where I'm playing without pain in my arm,' noting he must raise his game for tougher matches ahead.
- British interest at Indian Wells is furthered by Cameron Norrie reaching the last 16 and Sonay Kartal advancing in the women's draw, keeping the nation's hopes alive.
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Serbian tennis player Novak Djokovic will play against Jack Draper in Indian Wells early on Thursday morning, but he already knows his opponent in the quarterfinals of the tournament. Of course, if he beats the home player first.
·Belgrade, Serbia
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Jack Draper set to face Novak Djokovic in Indian Wells as injury comeback continues
Jack Draper secured an impressive straight-sets triumph over Francisco Cerundolo at Indian Wells, booking a fourth-round encounter with Novak Djokovic. The 24-year-old British player prevailed 6-1, 7-5 in a match that saw him dominate the opening set before facing a stern examination in the second.This victory represents a significant milestone for Draper, who has now claimed consecutive wins at the same event for the first time since Queen's Cl…
·London, United Kingdom
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