Jack Draper came from behind to defeat Novak Djokovic in three dramatic sets, thus advancing to the quarterfinals of Indian Wells 2026.
Novak Djokovic entered the match against Jack Draper with high expectations, but the Serbian player suffered a defeat after a tense three-set match at Indian Wells.
The first set was fairly evenly matched, with both players starting confidently and holding their service games. However, the turning point came in the crucial game when Draper fell behind 0-40 and was unable to recover. Djokovic seized the opportunity to break Draper's serve, closing out the first set with a 6-4 victory.
In the second set, Draper quickly mounted a strong comeback. The British player secured a break in the very first game and continuously pressured Djokovic with his fast-paced style of play, forcing him to retreat into a defensive stance. Although Nole broke back in game 6, Draper broke again at a crucial moment to win 6-4, taking the match to a deciding set.
In the third set, Draper secured an early break and seemed poised to close out the match with a 5-4 lead. However, a series of errors cost him his service game, forcing the set to be decided by a tie-break.
In the "shootout" series, Draper kept his composure to win 7-6(5). This result helped the British player advance to the quarterfinals of Indian Wells 2026, where he will face Daniil Medvedev.