Draper solves Brooksby ‘puzzle’ in Indian Wells

Jack Draper overcame a slow start to beat Jenson Brooksby and reach the Indian Wells fourth round. Britain’s Draper was 4-1 down in the first set but found his rhythm to beat the tricky American 7-5 6-4 in 26C conditions in California. Brooksby is now ranked 937 in the world as he makes his way […]

Jack Draper overcame a slow start to beat Jenson Brooksby and reach the Indian Wells fourth round.

Britain’s Draper was 4-1 down in the first set but found his rhythm to beat the tricky American 7-5 6-4 in 26C conditions in California.

Brooksby is now ranked 937 in the world as he makes his way back from a 13-month ban for missing three doping tests, and a lengthy shoulder injury.

The two embraced at the net after the match, with Draper writing “good to have a great player back” on the camera lens.

Draper, seeded 13th, will face former champion Taylor Fritz next after the American beat Chile’s Alejandro Tabilo 4-6 6-3 6-1.