Draper doesn’t smile against Alcaraz: “I can beat anyone”

Jack Draper (14th world ranking) is making an unforgettable tournament in the Indian Wells Masters 1000where it is found for the first time in the semifinals of a contest of this category. However, to achieve the final, you must overcome Carlos Alcaraz (3rd)nothing more and nothing less.

After defeating Ben Shelton (12th) in the quarterfinals, he went through the press conference and throbbed the match against the Murcian: “My coach and I believe that if I put my game on the court and do the right things, honestly, I can beat anyone. We know that at these levels the margins are very small, but there are a couple of tactical things that we can correct to defeat the best. “

Then, he referred promptly to Alcaraz: “He is a great champion, he is doing incredible things. He is establishing a very high reference point, which is very good for a player like me, because I see him and I can play against him, I need to be at your level and compete for great tournaments. I love having the opportunity to face Carlos again, I think we make a great combination, he brings a lot on the court, especially in these conditions. It will be another great opportunity to demonstrate that I belong to the top“

The great performance in the California desert, Draper is virtually positioned as number 11 in the world, which means its best historical placement. Similarly, it could be 12 ° if losing in Semis and Holger Rune defeats Daniil Medvedev in the other key. In case of being a finalist, the British will be 8th and 7 if it is consecrated.

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