Draper had already beaten Americans Jenson Brooksby and Taylor Fritz, in addition to topping rising star João Fonseca of Brazil in his opening round.

Ben Shelton became the youngest American quarter-finalist in Indian Wells since Andy Roddick, 21, in 2004. The 22 year-old overcame countryman Brandon Nakashima 7-6 6-1 to continue his impressive record against the American and advance to his third ATP Masters 1000 quarter-final.

Jack Draper beats Ben Shelton on a cold and blustery evening in Indian Wells to set up a tantalising semi-final against Carlos Alcaraz.

Jack Draper defeated American Ben Shelton 6-4, 7-5 in the quarter-finals of Indian Wells, and will next face Carlos Alcaraz – who he has called the ‘benchmark.’ The Brit – currently sitting at a new career high of world No 11 in the live ATP rankings – had previously never reached the last four of a Masters 1000 event,

British No.1 tennis star Jack Draper has reached the Indian Wells semi-finals with a superb 6-4 7-5 victory over American star Ben Shelton. The 23-year-old is now set for a mouth-watering showdown with Wimbledon and French Open champion Carlos Alcaraz in the last four.