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

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. I stayed aggressive on serve and very thankful that last ball went wide.” Thompson began the match strongly and dropped only two points on his serve in the opening set. Tsitsipas pulled the second set back by restoring his break advantage in the third game and comfortably held his own service games to force a decider.

Thompson would not be deterred, though, and forced a tie-break in the third. Tsitsipas went a mini-break up on the first point of it, but Thompson responded with three points in a row before eventually winning it 7-5. The world No.