Britain’s Jack Draper secured the biggest victory of his career by defeating Denmark’s Holger Rune in the Indian Wells final. 

The 23-year-old dominated from start to finish, overpowering world number 13 Rune with a commanding 6-2, 6-2 win.

This triumph marks Draper’s first ATP Masters title, a significant milestone in his career. His impressive performance followed a semi-final victory over Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz, ensuring his rise into the world’s top 10 rankings. 

With this straight-set win, Draper will now climb to seventh in the ATP rankings.

"I'm incredibly happy and proud of my achievements this week," Draper told BBC Sport.

The Briton sealed victory on his second championship point when Rune sent a return wide. After a composed celebration, he knelt on the court, patting the surface in quiet triumph.

"I said at the end of last year I wanted to compete with the likes of Alcaraz and Sinner," Draper added. "It’s one thing saying it, but another thing doing it. Winning six tough matches at this level proves how hard I’ve worked."

This landmark win establishes Draper as a serious contender in the elite ranks of men’s tennis.

Source: BBC

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