ATP Masters Indian Wells: Hubert Hurkacz and Reilly Opelka safely on
Hubert Hurkacz has certainly moved into the third round of the ATP Masters 1000 event from Indian Wells. Local hero Reilly Opelka also made it into the round of 32.
by Michael Rothschädl
last edit: Oct 09, 2021, 09:57 pm
Number eight on the seat list in Indian Wells, Hubert Hurkacz, kicked off like the fire brigade in his second round duel with Australian Alexei Popyrin, knocking the 22-year-old off the pitch in round one with a score of 6: 1. In the second set, too, it initially looked as if the Pole would still have everything under control.
With break ahead, Hurkacz left the chance to close the game on his own serve towards the end of the set. Without serious consequences. In the next game, the 22-year-old managed another break, which he was ultimately able to transport to 6: 1 and 7: 5 success.
Opelka beats Daniel
The US-American Reilly Opelka has also made it safely into the round of the last 32. The service giant defeated the Japanese Taro Daniel in two sets in the first match of the day at Center Court. If Opelka managed to break a break in the finish to win the set in the first set, the 24-year-old made things clear earlier in set two. Opelka bought his third round ticket with 7: 5 and 6: 3.