Indian Wells: Round of 16 results - ATP 1000

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TENNIS Indian Wells: Round of 16 results - ATP 1000

Funmilayo Fameso 12:25 - 15.03.2023

Here's a full recap of all Round of 16 results in the ATP 1000 level and some significant highlights in the round.

The round of 16 matches at the ATP 1000 level of the Indian Wells has been concluded, with most top seeds advancing to the quarterfinals.

Here's a full recap of all results and some significant highlights in the round.

Davidovich Fokina beating Garin

Alejandro Davidovich Fokina was the first into the Indian Wells quarterfinals after beating Cristian Garin in straight sets of 6-3, 6-4.

Alejandro Davidovich Fokina defeats Cristian Garin
Alejandro Davidovich Fokina

Garin looked promising for the win before the match after his stunning upset over Casper Ruud in the third round, but Davidovich Fokina played excellently for the needed victory.

Medvedev wins 17th, defeats Zverev

In an epic and dramatic clash, Daniil Medvedev overcame Alexander Zverev 6-7(5), 7-6(5), 7-5 in 3 hours and 17 minutes to reach the quarterfinals.

Medvedev regrouped from losing the first set in a tiebreak to winning the second set, also in a tiebreak, and then taking the deciding set, extending his match-winning streak to 17.

Daniil Medvedev wins seventeenth consecutive match in Indian Wells
Daniil Medvedev in action

The Russian complained throughout the match, at some point telling the Umpire "You force me to play on this court, so I'm allowed to say whatever I want," Medvedev said after losing the first set.

Norrie rolls over Rublev

Cameron Norrie reaches the last eight for the third consecutive time in the Indian Wells after beating Andrey Rublev in straight sets of 6-2, 6-4.

The 2021 champion has had an incredible start to the 2023 season so far.

Fritz cruises past Fucsovics

Defending champion Taylor Fritz faced no problems in his round of 16 match against Marton Fucsovics, defeating the rising star 6-4, 6-3 to reach another quarterfinal in Indian Wells.

It is Fritz's ninth consecutive win at the tournament for the Californian native.

Tiafoe knocks out Tabilo

US No. 2 Frances Tiafoe joined Fritz in the last eight after beating Alejandro Tabillo 6-4, 6-4.

Sinner conquers Wawrinka

Jannik Sinner had a smooth victory over Stan Wawrinka 6-1, 6-4 to reach the quarterfinals of the Indian Wells for the first time.

Interestingly, a positive week for the vintage Wawrinka, who will rise inside the top 90 on Monday.

Auger-Aliassime stuns Paul

Felix Auger-Aliassime saved six match points and had a comeback from 3-6 in the tiebreak to beat Tommy Paul 3-6, 6-3, 7-6(6) and reach the Indian Wells quarterfinals for the first time.

Alcaraz qualifies as Draper retires

World No. 1 had a quick qualification, as Jack Draper retired 6-2, 2-0 down.

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