Carlos Alcaraz has been hugely impressed by Jack Draper's rise and expects the Briton to be one of the leading players on the ATP Tour in the next 12 months.

Carlos Alcaraz has tipped British star Jack Draper to become one of the best players on the ATP Tour within the next year. Both players clash in the Indian Wells semi-final tomorrow and could be set for more major battles over the coming years.

In recent days, an incessant debate has begun over the Indian Wells tournament organizers' decision to change surface after 25 years. According to the first rumors, the courts should have become more similar to those of the Miami Open and the US Open (faster and with lower bounces than in past editions).

Spanish ATP World No. 3 Carlos Alcaraz expressed surprise over a significant change at Indian Wells, where he aims to secure his third consecutive title.

Live tennis commentary of Jack Draper v Carlos Alcaraz in the semi-finals of Indian Wells.

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".