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INDIAN WELLS, California: Brandon Nakashima took advantage of two double-faults by John Isner in an error-filled game to collect the match’s only service break and went on to reach the second round at the BNP Paribas Open with a 7-6 (7), 6-3 victory in the all-American contest Wednesday.
Picking a winner at Indian Wells over the last few years has been difficult. Did anyone have Cameron Norrie beating Nikoloz Basilashvili in the 2021 final? Or Paula Badosa the same year? Or wild card Bianca Andreescu in 2019? Even Taylor Fritz last year? Ad One of the biggest tournaments of the season, Indian Wells will see most of the top players – aside from Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal – competing over the next 10 days. ATP Indian WellsIndian Wells: Schedule, draw, seeds, prize money plus Djokovic and Nadal updatesYESTERDAY AT 11:03 But given it has been so unpredictable in recent seasons, who could cause a surprise this time around? Cameron Norrie — World No.
Eurosport expert Mats Wilander believes Rafael Nadal is more mentally strong and tactically adept than at any point in his career – but said his movement on court would likely prove “his biggest enemy”. Nadal, who has not competed since losing in the Australian Open second round in January, has been tormented by injury in 2023 and pulled out of Indian Wells and the Miami Open with a hip complaint last month. Ad Wilander has no doubt that he has the game to compete with the likes of Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz for tennis’ biggest prizes, but said the 36-year-old may be hampered by his speed around the court.
Novak Djokovic is «always going to be the favourite” and can “overcome almost anything” says 18-time Grand Slam champion and Eurosport expert Chris Evert. The Djokovic saga took yet another twist on Monday when it was confirmed that the Serb would miss Indian Wells – and likely the Miami Open – due to his vaccination status. Ad It means Djokovic can effectively start preparing for the clay-court swing, where he will aim to surpass Rafael Nadal on 22 Grand Slam singles titles at Roland-Garros in June and equal Serena Williams’ Open Era record (23).
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The start of Indian Wells is just days away. Sometimes referred to as the «fifth Grand Slam», the tournament is one of the most prestigious on the ATP and WTA tours, and will see most of the top men’s and women’s players in action.
Eurosport expert Chris Evert has hailed fellow tennis icon Rafael Nadal as «a warrior» while discussing his challenge to get back up to speed for the French Open. The 36-year-old has withdrawn from Indian Wells and the Miami Open due to injury in a bid to ensure that his preparation for defending his crown at Roland-Garros will be smooth.
Andy Murray, Dan Evans and Jack Draper have been drawn in the same section as top seed Carlos Alcaraz for Indian Wells. Evans will join the tournament in the second round, since he is among the top-32 seeds, and could face Draper in his first match. Ad The winner of that would play Murray, if the three-time Grand Slam champion beats Tomas Martin Etcheverry and Pablo Carreno Busta.