Jack Draper overcame Novak Djokovic for the first time in his career to keep the defence of his Indian Wells title on track. Djokovic took a hard-fought opening set 6-4 but Draper responded by taking a second break point in the opening game of the second. A powerful forehand winner down the line in the next earned Draper three break points at 0-40 and he broke with the first when Djokovic netted. Djokovic refused to roll over and saved two set points before an ace finally drew the left-hander level. Djokovic sent a backhand long to hand Draper a first match point in the tiebreak and netted a backhand to hand the Briton one of the most significant wins of his career.

Source: Daily Mail March 12, 2026 08:48 UTC