California [US], March 12 (ANI): World No. 14 Jack Draper produced one of many greatest outcomes of the Indian Wells Open after defeating Serbian legend and World No. 3 Novak Djokovic in an exhilarating Round 16 contest, whereas a number of high seeds progressed additional within the prestigious ATP Masters 1000 event.
Draper battled previous Djokovic 4-6, 6-4, 7-6(5) in a hard-fought encounter at Indian Wells Tennis Garden in California, surviving a tense deciding-set tie-break to seal a memorable victory. Draper confirmed composure below stress in opposition to the 24-time Grand Slam champion, rallying after dropping the opening set and finally edging the Serbian in a gripping decider.
Meanwhile, World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz continued his advantageous type because the Spaniard superior to the quarter-finals after defeating Casper Ruud 6-1, 7-6(2) in straight units on Thursday.
Alcaraz dominated the opening set earlier than closing the match in a second-set tie-break. The Spaniard prolonged his successful run this season and is ready to face Cameron Norrie within the quarter-finals on March 13. Daniil Medvedev additionally moved ahead within the event after defeating American Alex Michelsen 6-2, 6-4.
On the ladies’s facet, world primary Sabalenka showcased her dominance by defeating Japan’s Naomi Osaka 6-2, 6-4 in straight units.
The Belarusian displayed her trademark energy and consistency to progress into the quarter-finals of the WTA 1000 event. Meanwhile, Australian qualifier Talia Gibson pulled off a shock win over Italy’s and World No. 7 Jasmine Paolini with a 7-5, 2-6, 6-1 victory to guide a spot within the final eight.
Earlier, Jannik Sinner secured a hard-fought win in opposition to Joao Fonseca to advance to his third quarter-final in Indian Wells. In a 7-6(6), 7-6(4) victory, Sinner was pushed to his limits earlier than the Italian in the end clinched the win with a late surge within the second-set tie-break.
Germany’s Alexander Zverev delivered a strong efficiency to defeat American Frances Tiafoe 6-3, 6-4 within the males’s singles conflict. The German star maintained management all through the competition with highly effective serving and baseline dominance to seal his place within the quarter-finals. (ANI)