Everything you need to know about the Alcaraz vs. Draper 2025 Italian Open Quarterfinal
Jack Draper and Carlos Alcaraz will face off in a thrilling quarterfinal at the 2025 Italian Open, reigniting their heated rivalry. Both players have been in impressive form. Draper, fresh off a strong performance in Madrid, is looking to carry his momentum forward, while Alcaraz, with his recent Monte Carlo title, aims to assert his dominance on clay.
The match promises to be a battle of contrasting styles and determination, with both seeking a crucial spot in the semifinal. Who will come out on top in this high-stakes encounter in Rome?
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Every rivalry needs tension. Alcaraz vs. Draper has plenty, with battles feeling like tactical chess play but in a court with racquets in hand. On Thursday in Rome, they meet for the sixth time with a spot in the semifinals up for grabs. Their rivalry is not about drama or titles. It is built on missed chances, physical setbacks, and flashes of something bigger.
Alcaraz leads the head-to-head 3-2. But two of those wins came after Draper retired mid-match. One was due to an abdominal injury at Indian Wells 2023. The other came to Melbourne this year with hip tendinitis. When healthy, Draper has shown he can hold his own. He beat Alcaraz on grass at Queen’s Club in 2024 and stunned him again in Indian Wells this year with a three-set win that included a second-set bagel.
This time, the stage is clay. The slow surface and heavy conditions in Rome suit Alcaraz, who thrives in long rallies with heavy topspin and quick recovery. Draper has just won in Madrid, showing his skills on clay and that he can serve big and keep points short.
Alcaraz enters as the world No. 3 and a four-time Grand Slam champion. Draper arrives with confidence and something to prove. If he can stay healthy, this could be his moment to flip the script.
Date: Thursday, May 14, 2025
Time: 09:00 AM ET
Venue: Pista Centrale, Foro Italico, Rome
Court: Campo Centrale (Central Court)
Alcaraz vs. Draper, the Italian Open QF, will be available to watch live on the following channels:
United States: Tennis Channel
United Kingdom: Sky Sports Tennis
Italy: Sky TV
Spain: Movistar Plus+
The Italian Open quarterfinals of Alcaraz vs. Draper, along with other matches, will be available to stream on TennisChannel.com in the United States and NOW and Sky Go in the United Kingdom.
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