Novak Djokovic and Jack Draper are set to face off today, March 12, 2026, in the Round of 16 at Indian Wells (BNP Paribas Open).
Match Details
H2H Record: Djokovic leads 1–0. Their only previous meeting was at Wimbledon 2021, where Djokovic won in four sets.
Rankings: Djokovic is currently World No. 3, while Draper is ranked No. 14.
Recent Form: Djokovic advanced by defeating Aleksandar Kovacevic, while Draper (the defending champion) beat Francisco Cerundolo to reach this stage.
What to Watch For
This is a battle of generations on the hard courts of the California desert. Djokovic is seeking his first Indian Wells title since 2016, while Draper is looking to maintain his momentum after an injury-plagued season.

The ATP Masters 1000 Indian Wells 1/8-finals conclude with two high-quality matchups. Medvedev faces rising American Michelsen, while five-time champion Djokovic takes on defending champion Draper. With experience, form, and head-to-head history in play, there are some strong betting angles to consider.

Jack Draper will continue his Indian Wells title defence against Novak Djokovic after an impressive win on Monday - while Cameron Norrie claimed a major third-round scalp.

British number one Draper beat Argentina's world number 20 Francisco Cerundolo 6-1 7-5 to set up a last-16 meeting with 24-time Grand Slam champion Djokovic.

Djokovic, the world number three, overcame American Aleksandar Kovacevic 6-4 1-6 6-4 to keep his own campaign going.

British number two Norrie also reached the fourth round by upsetting the sixth seed, Australia's Alex de Minaur, 6-4 6-4.