Indian Wells: Stefanos Tsitsipas stunned by Jordan Thompson, Daniil Medvedev downs Brandon Nakashima to go 15 unbeaten

11.03.2023 - 12:49 eurosport.com

No. 2 seed Stefanos Tsitsipas has been knocked out of Indian Wells by Jordan Thompson in only the second round. Thompson won the contest 7-6(0) 4-6 7-6(5) which denies Tsitsipas the opportunity to move up to No.

1 in the world rankings after this event and Miami. Ad Thompson, who recorded his first career victory over Tsitsipas and the second win of his career over a top 10 player, was understandably delighted after the match.

WimbledonMedvedev says he will 'respect' decision on Russian participation at Wimbledon09/03/2023 AT 08:40 “It’s unreal. At a Masters 1000, in the [Indian Wells] Tennis Garden here,” Thompson said. “It’s one of my favourite tournaments, I think a lot of players’ favourite tournaments to play.

To have a win like that is incredible. [I’m] really happy. «I wanted to take control of my service points. Obviously, I can’t do much about his, he’s a big guy and he’s got a great serve. »I wasn’t finding too much rhythm there on return towards the end but snuck one out.

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Stefanos Tsitsipas battled hard to end Cristian Garin’s storming Miami Open run with a 6-3 4-6 6-4 victory, setting up a last 16 clash with Karen Khachanov. The second seed took to the Hard Rock Stadium courts for the first time against the Chilean, after receiving a bye and a walkover in the first two rounds, and looked to have shaken off a recent shoulder injury as he made a strong start, only to lose the second set before edging a gruelling battle in the third.

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