BBC Sport · Mar 8, 2025
Draper checks Fonseca progress in Indian Wells win
Image caption, Jack Draper is aiming to better his run to the Indian Wells last 16 in 2023Published3 minutes ago
British number one Jack Draper put in a professional performance to defuse rising star Joao Fonseca and reach the Indian Wells third round.
The 23-year-old drew errors out of the explosive 18-year-old Brazilian to edge a tight first set, before racing through the second for a 6-4 6-0 win.
The way which 13th seed Draper moved through the gears against a tricky opponent touted as a future major champion was impressive.
"The kid is an unbelievable player with such firepower," he said of Fonseca.
"It is so good to have a superstar coming up - I'm sure he is going to be a top player."