Current ATP Ranking: 14
Strengths: powerful serve, aggressive forehand, excellent footwork
The young Brit is showing impressive progress this season. In February, he reached the final in Doha, and now, in Indian Wells, he has stormed into the semifinals without dropping a single set. Draper plays an aggressive game, adapts quickly to opponents, and effectively uses his strong serve to dominate rallies.
Current ATP Ranking: 3
Strengths: incredible speed, shot variety, mental toughness
Alcaraz has firmly established himself among the world’s tennis elite. He has already claimed 16 ATP titles, including four Grand Slam victories. This season, he has already won a trophy in Rotterdam and is now aiming for another title. His game blends power, technique, and relentless stamina, making him one of the toughest opponents on the tour.
The two players have faced each other four times, with three of those matches played on hard courts. Alcaraz currently leads the head-to-head 3-1. Their most recent meeting was at the 2025 Australian Open, where Draper was forced to retire due to injury while trailing 5-7, 1-6.
On paper, Alcaraz is the clear favorite. He has extensive experience playing in big tournaments and knows how to handle pressure. However, Draper is in fantastic form, and his powerful attacking style could cause serious problems for the Spaniard. If the Brit manages to hold his serve effectively and plays aggressively from the baseline, this match could be much more competitive than bookmakers predict.
Bookmakers’ Odds:
Draper to win: 3.9
Alcaraz to win: 1.31
Although Alcaraz is the favorite, Draper has already proven that he can challenge top players. This match promises to be intense and entertaining. Don’t miss it!
We anticipate that Draper’s impressive run will come to an end today. While the Brit has shown great form, he has yet to face an opponent of Alcaraz’s caliber in this tournament. The Spaniard’s relentless baseline aggression, superior shot variety, and big-match experience should give him the upper hand. Given their last encounter at the Australian Open, a straight-set victory for Alcaraz seems likely.
Our prediction: Alcaraz to win 2-0 at odds of 1.65.
