Indian Wells 2022 - Andrey Rublev's hot-streak continues with a comfortable straight sets win over Grigor Dimitrov

Andrey Rublev vanquished Grigor Dimitrov in straight sets to extend his winning run and book a spot in the BNP Paribas semi finals. The number seven seed’s big-hitting game eventually overwhelmed the Bulgarian’s stylish finesse as he triumphed 7-5 6-2 to make it 13 victories on the spin. Ad/> Rublev will now meet Miomir Kecmanovic or Taylor Fritz in the last four as the nine-time tour title winner continues his push for a first Masters 1000 crown.

ATP AcapulcoZverev beats Brooksby at 4.55am to set record for latest-ever finish22/02/2022 AT 14:46 “I think the match was decided by who was going to be the first to start to dictate the points. Grigor likes to go for it on his forehand like me," he said during an on-court interview with Amazon Prime. «I managed to do that well.» Rublev has already won titles in Marseille and Dubai this year but believes he can still improve large parts of his game to help take him to the next level.

“Mentally I can be more calm and more positive," he added. «There are many things (I can do better) from my backhand, my defence and moving more to the net. Even with drop shots.

I don’t use them much. I tried one today and it was easy for Grigor to smash it!” Nadal edges volatile Kyrgios to remain perfect in 2022 Norrie's title defence ends with defeat to Alcaraz Sakkari and Badosa reach last four The clash of styles made for some thrilling and tactically intriguing rallies in the early stages with both players being forced to save break points. Rublev struck the first significant blow to lead 3-2 when the world number 35’s backhand malfunctioned in quick succession.