ATP Masters Indian Wells: Daniil Medvedev has to sit in detention
Daniil Medvedev reached the round of 16 at the Indian Wells ATP Masters 1000 event after a show of strength. Andrey Rublev also booked his ticket for the round of 16.
by Michael Rothschädl
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Mar 13, 2023, 06:47 am
So the long-awaited encounter between Alexander Zverev and Daniil Medvedev at the Indian Wells ATP Masters 1000 event took place: While the German was able to fix a difficult three-set success over Emil Ruusuvuori late on Sunday evening (CET), Medvedev needed less a few hours later Playing time, but also the full distance to make it perfect for the round of 16. In the end, however, the Russian prevailed against Ilya Ivashka. The space conditions in particular bothered the Russian. After losing the second set, Medvedev complained that these were the "worst" on the tour. Only to then decide section three with 6: 1 for themselves.
Medvedev's compatriot Andrey Rublev also reached the round of the last 16 at the first ATP Masters 1000 tournament of the year: The Russian showed a highly concentrated performance against Ugo Humbert and won easily 7: 5 and 6: 3. In the round of 16, Rublev will now face the in-form British player Cameron Norrie. This won in three sets by force against the Japanese Taro Daniel. Norrie was already behind with a set and 1:4. Bad aftertaste of comeback success: The Brit had to cancel the doubles match scheduled a few hours later alongside Lucas Miedler.
Also in the round of 16 on the lower side of the tableau are Alejandro Davidovich-Fokina, who surprised Karen Khachanov in three sets, and Cristian Garin, who knocked Casper Ruud out of the tournament. The fourth and last round of 16 duel in the lower half is between Alejandro Tabilo and Frances Tiafoe.