Medvedev ends Draper’s Indian Wells title defence after controversial hindrance ruling
Mar 12th 2026
Daniil Medvedev advanced to the Indian Wells semi-finals after a referee ruled that Jack Draper’s minor hand movement constituted a hindrance, awarding Medvedev the point that ended Draper’s title defence.
- An official ruled Jack Draper’s slight hand movement a hindrance and awarded the decisive point to Daniil Medvedev, ending Draper’s title defence.
- Draper said he was not angry, admitted a small gesture, and called the penalty harsh.
- Medvedev said he felt slightly distracted but denied cheating and said he left the decision to the referee.
- Medvedev will face Carlos Alcaraz in the Indian Wells semi-finals.