Carlos Alcaraz defeated Jack Draper 6–4, 6–4 in the quarter-final of the Rome Masters on clay, confirming his status as the clear pre-match favourite with odds of 1.36 to Draper's 3.45. The Spaniard's composed performance on the red clay saw him progress efficiently through two sets without dropping serve in either, maintaining control throughout against the British challenger. Alcaraz's victory extends his dominance on the surface and keeps him on course for a deep run at one of the season's key Masters 1000 events ahead of the French Open.