Updated On: 14 March, 2025 12:42 PM IST | Indian Wells | IANS
The 23-year-old Draper and 22-year-old Shelton were each seeking their first ATP Masters 1000 semifinal in their third quarter-final appearance

Jack Draper of Great Britain returns a shot to Ben Shelton during the quarterfinals of the BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells Tennis Garden in Indian Wells, California. Pic/AFP
Jack Draper edged Ben Shelton 6-4, 7-5 in the quarterfinals to reach hos first ATP 1000 semifinal in Indian Wells.
Draper took the opening set behind its only break, then battled back from 0-3 in the second set in a big-hitting battle. While both players were eager to attack throughout the match, Shelton struggled with his consistency and hit five double faults, according to ATP Stats. Two of those double faults came in his crucial service game at 5-5 in the second set, including on break point, reports ATP.