Jack Draper overpowers Andy Murray to set up Carlos Alcaraz clash in Indian Wells fourth round

Jack Draper beat Andy Murray in straight sets to reach the fourth round of Indian Wells, where he will face world No. 2 Carlos Alcaraz. In a first tour meeting between the two Brits, it was Draper, 21, who prevailed 7-6(6) 6-2 after saving a set point in the opening set.

Ad Draper hit 31 winners in a powerful display to secure his second straight win over a Brit after knocking out Dan Evans in the previous round. ATP Indian Wells'Biggest title means so much' — Norrie wins maiden Masters18/10/2021 AT 01:48 «I've looked up to Andy since I was so young,” said Draper. “I watched him win Wimbledon for the first time in 2013 and then I've had the opportunity to get to know him and practise with him often since 2019.

“He's a really special person, a great champion, great human being and I'm privileged to play against him on this court.” Draper showed no signs of nerves on a big occasion as he started positively and secured the first break to move 3-1 ahead. Draper continued to apply pressure but missed the chance for a double break as Murray held from 15-40 down in the seventh game. Murray then broke to love as Draper tried to serve out the set.

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But Draper got the first break to lead 4-2 and then escaped from 15-40 down in the next game. The 21-year-old sealed the win by breaking from 0-40 down. “I want to