Daniil Medvedev is slated to face Jack Draper in the BNP Paribas Open quarterfinal. Draper will have little time to recover from his match against Novak Djokovic.
Draper’s Quick Turnaround
The schedule offers no rest for players in the top half of the BNP Paribas Open draw between the fourth round and the quarterfinals. This is unfortunate timing for Jack Draper. Draper is coming off a two-hour and 35-minute match against Novak Djokovic on Wednesday night. The 14th-ranked Brit outlasted the 38-year-old Serb 4-6, 6-4, 7-6(5).
Draper missed the end of last season and the start of this one due to arm trouble. Facing Medvedev poses a tough test.
Medvedev’s Formidable Game
Medvedev’s style is a difficult matchup for most players, especially those low on energy. Medvedev is known for returning serve from well behind the baseline and getting many balls back in play. Medvedev is currently 16-3 in 2026.
Medvedev has two titles (Brisbane and Dubai) and Indian Wells wins over Alejandro Tabilo, Sebastian Baez, and Alex Michelsen. All three matches have been complete beatdowns.
Prediction
Medvedev is expected to win against Draper. A well-rested Medvedev improving to 2-0 in the head-to-head series against Indian Wells’ defending champion is expected.