Medvedev Outlasts Draper in Controversial Quarterfinal

0:00On March 13, Jack Draper's Indian Wells title defense ended in the quarterfinals as the Neil Medvedev beat him 6-1, 75. The match turned controversial midway through the second set, with a hindrance call against the British world number 14. Serving at five games all, Draper stretched his arms wide during a rally, thinking Medvedev's forehand was long. The rally went on for 7 more shots before Medvedev missed, but he asked for a video review. The umpire ruled it a distraction and gave Medvedev the point. Fans booed loudly from stadium court too, and Draper faced more pressure on serve. He fought back with an ace that thrilled the crowd, but Medvedev broke him soon after to win. At the net, the players chatted cordially with no hard feelings. Draper admitted fatigue from his grueling third set tie break win over Novak Djokovic two nights earlier. It was only his second big tournament since last August's U.S. open. He'll drop to 26th in the rankings Monday, and lose his British number one spot to Cameron

1:01Norrie. Medvedev called it a dominant performance despite the drama. New rules since February allow video reviews for hindrances and masters 1,000 events where any player distraction costs the point. Draper stays positive about reaching quarters amid his comeback.