Jack Draper vs Matteo Arnaldi: Key Points
Draper remains the highest-ranking player in the ongoing game, looking strong from the start, not allowing his Italian counterpart to settle down in the first set, gaining a ruthless lead of 6-0.
The winner of the 2025 Indian Wells Tournament will not allow Arnaldi to get a single breakthrough point and will perform well in every division.
In the second set of the 77-minute game, Arnaldi somehow managed to make a comeback, but still failed to outdo the strong opponent. Finally, Draper defeated Arnaldi, named after a 6-0, 6-4 victory and entered the final four games of the game.
Also Read: Tina Fey’s Four Seasons Just Dropped – Here’s What Audience Can’t Stop Talking
Jack Draper surpasses Novak Djokovic in ATP rankings
With this victory, the UK No. 1 has now won one of the main highlights of his career, with Novak Djokovic, who has passed 24-time Grand Slam champions, entering the top five in the PIF ATP rankings. This is the first time Draper has entered the top 5 on Monday. Plus, this is his first time to reach the clay field semifinal on the tour.
Draper will be the fourth British player, the top five players, according to reports. Among the earlier British players were Andy Murray, Tim Henman and Greg Rudsky, according to ATP Tour.
Draper now has an impressive record of 18-4 in the current season.
This comes after he won the first top ten in his young career after he won the first ever ATP Masters 1000 title in the 2025 Indian Wells this March. He was in sixth place at the start of the Madrid Open.
Draper started his 15th season and had been dreaming in Spain and defeated several outstanding players including Tallon Griekspoor, Matteo Berrettini and Tommy Paul.
Draper is next to his second Masters 1,000 title this season. In addition, he has joined tennis ace Rafael Nadal as the only left-handed player of the century to enter the top five ATP rankings.
Also Read: Wegovy can help fight deadly liver disease mashups and claims
Madrid’s victory will bring Draper’s fourth-place player in the rankings to close (about 25 points).
FAQ
1. Who will face Jack Draper in Madrid’s semifinals?
He will face Lorenzo Musetti or Gabriel Diallo.
2. Who will play in other semifinals?
The second game was between Francisco Cerundolo and Casper Ruud.
Disclaimer: This content is written by a third party. The views expressed here are the views of the respective authors/entities and do not represent the views of the Economic Times (ET). ET does not warrant, warrant, or endorse any of its contents, nor is it responsible for them in any way. Please take all necessary steps to make sure that any information and content provided is correct, updated and verified. ET hereby disclaims any warranty of express or implied relating to the Report and any Content.
