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.

Alcaraz is now just the third player to make four consecutive semifinal appearances at Indian Wells, following Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer. Those three are also the only men to win 16 consecutive matches at this event, and Alcaraz is seeking to join Djokovic and Federer as the only ones to win the title here three consecutive times.