Novak Djokovic vs Jack Draper Preview & Prediction | 2026 Indian Wells Open (BNP Paribas Open) | Round of 16
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Novak Djokovic meets Jack Draper in the round of 16 at the 2026 BNP Paribas Open at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden.
Ranking points: ATP 1000
Start date/time:
Venue: Indian Wells Tennis Garden, Indian Wells, USA
Surface: Outdoor hard
How to watch on TV: UK – Sky Sports Tennis / USA – Tennis Channel
How to watch online: UK – Sky Go / USA – Tennis Channel
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Novak Djokovic vs Jack Draper prediction
Jack Draper’s title defence will face one of the sternest tests possible when he takes on Novak Djokovic for a place in the last eight.
The Brit is playing like a man who has not been away after taking down Francisco Cerundolo by a 6-1 7-5 scoreline.
Next up, the 14th seed faces Djokovic for the second time after the Serb edged to a gritty 6-4 1-6 6-4 win over Aleksandar Kovacevic.
Nole beat Jack in four sets at Wimbledon back in 2021 but it’s fair to say Draper is a totally different proposition nowadays.
Djokovic will know the defending champion will be eager to throw everything at him and will need to improve on his first two appearances here.
Draper's lefty topspin may well be a key weapon in this match-up especially in these conditions.
It all depends on how battle-hardened Draper is so early in his comeback. There’s definitely scope for him to win here and at least snare a set, but it’s also tough to back against Djoker in the big moments.
Novak Djokovic vs Jack Draper tip: Over 2.5 sets
