Daniil Medvedev secured his place within the Indian Wells quarterfinals for the third consecutive yr with a 6-4, 6-0 victory over American Tommy Paul on Tuesday on the BNP Paribas Open.
The fifth-seeded Russian began sturdy, taking a 4-0 lead within the first set earlier than Paul fought again to degree at 4-4. Medvedev then regained management, successful the following two video games to shut the set. He dominated the second set, breaking Paul twice and successful six straight video games to seal the match.
The fourth-round contest, initially scheduled earlier within the day, was delayed a number of occasions on account of rain and finally started at 9:55 p.m. in entrance of a half-filled Stadium Court docket on the Indian Wells Tennis Backyard.
Regardless of the late begin, a devoted crowd remained to witness the rematch of final yr’s semifinal, which Medvedev additionally received.
Paul, who was aiming to change into simply the sixth American to achieve back-to-back quarterfinals at Indian Wells this century, struggled together with his serve within the second set. Medvedev capitalized, breaking early and lengthening his result in 4-0 earlier than closing out the match.
Medvedev now holds a 13-2 file in his final 15 matches at Indian Wells. He reached the ultimate prior to now two editions and can face twentieth seed Arthur Fils of France within the quarterfinals on Thursday.