Jack Draper and Mirra Andreeva Secure Landmark BNP Paribas Open Wins
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Jack Draper and Mirra Andreeva Secure Landmark BNP Paribas Open Wins

Britain’s Jack Draper won his first Masters 1000 title at the BNP Paribas Open, defeating Denmark’s Holger Rune 6-2, 6-2 in a dominant final. The 23-year-old left-hander, who defeated two-time defending champion Carlos Alcaraz in the semifinals, will make his ATP top-10 debut on Monday. Draper’s strong baseline game and aggressive shot-making proved too much for Rune, resulting in his biggest career title to date.

Mirra Andreeva, 17, made history in the women’s final when she rallied from a set down to overcome world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka 2-6, 6-4, 6-3. The Russian youngster won the BNP Paribas Open’s youngest champion since Serena Williams in 1999. Andreeva, who was ranked 11th prior to the competition, now leads the WTA Tour with a 19-3 record this season. She previously won her maiden Masters 1000 championship in Dubai and will return to the top 10 on Monday.

Her final victory included a vital third-set break, establishing her as one of tennis’ rising stars. Andreeva’s repeated top-10 triumphs have earned her comparisons to tennis legends such as Williams and Sharapova.