If Draper has improved so much in a short time, much of the credit goes to his coach James Trotman (who has been working with him since 2021).

As he looks to defend his title, Carlos Alcaraz will face young Brit Jack Draper in the Indian Wells Open 2025 semi-final.

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Jack Draper’s coach, James Trotman backed the Brit No. 1 to compete with the world’s best ahead of the Indian Wells semi-finals, where he will face 4-time Grand Slam champion Carlos Alcaraz, who is also the 2-time defending champion at Tennis Garden.

Jack Draper has improved a lot in recent months and has become a threat even to top players. The young Briton has truly remarkable potential and – if he reduces the number of his injuries – he has the right skills to aspire to win even the most prestigious titles.

Jack Draper will meet Carlos Alcaraz in the semi-finals at Indian Wells after knocking out America’s Ben Shelton in straight sets. Draper saw off Shelton in straight sets at the BNP Paribas Open to reach a maiden Masters 1000 semi-final.

Carlos Alcaraz has tipped British star Jack Draper to become one of the best players on the ATP Tour within the next year. Both players clash in the Indian Wells semi-final tomorrow and could be set for more major battles over the coming years.

Live tennis commentary of Jack Draper v Carlos Alcaraz in the semi-finals of Indian Wells.

Carlos Alcaraz admits he is “excited” about the challenge of facing a fit and in-form Jack Draper ahead of their Indian Wells semi-final clash. Second seed Alcaraz and 13th seed Draper meet in the second of two men’s singles semi-finals in Tennis Paradise,