Daniil Medvedev wins 16th straight match to set up 'interesting' Alexander Zverev clash at Indian Wells

Daniil Medvedev beat Ilya Ivashka to extend his winning run to 16 matches and set up a meeting with Alexander Zverev in the fourth round of Indian Wells. Former world No. 1 Medvedev saw his 18-set winning run ended, but rallied to win 6-2 3-6 6-1 against world No.

85 Ivashka. Ad Zverev also needed three sets to advance, coming through 7-5 1-6 7-5 against world No. 59 Emil Ruusuvuori.

ATP Indian WellsHighlights: Medvedev's late surge sets up Zverev meeting at Indian WellsAN HOUR AGO It will be the 13th meeting between Medvedev and the German – the head-to-head record is level at 6-6 – and the first since Zverev suffered torn ankle ligaments in last year’s French Open semi-finals. «I think our match could be a lot of rallies. Let's see.

It's going to be interesting,» said Medvedev. «I feel like he's playing better and better, which is normal after a tough injury. He's someone who was one of the best players on tour, going kind of close to world No.

1, started playing better and better in Grand Slams. »His injury was unfortunate but I'm sure he's going to come back. Hopefully next match I can be the winner and I can play some good tennis." Medvedev’s best showing at Indian Wells was reaching the last 16 in 2021 and he found it tough going at times against Ivashka.

At the end of the second set, he was heard grumbling to the referee that he would be «as slow as the court» in taking a bathroom break. Norrie rallies to beat Daniel at Indian Wells Nadal steps up recovery ahead of clay season But in the third set, he raced into a 5-0 lead to help seal victory. “I missed less.

That's the only thing you can do. You cannot do more," he said afterwards. «It was a matter of a few points.