The Heir of the Desert? Sinner Eyes the Only Hard-Court Masters 1000 He's Missing
Italian Jannik Sinner (24 years old) defeated Brazilian jewel João Fonseca (19 years old and 35th in the ATP rankings) in a double tie-break, advanced to the quarterfinals...
TL;DR
- Jannik Sinner defeated João Fonseca 7-6, 7-6 to reach the Indian Wells quarterfinals.
- Sinner's next opponent will be Learner Tien, who beat Alejandro Davidovich Fokina.
- A potential semifinal clash for Sinner is projected against Alexander Zverev.
- Carlos Alcaraz remains the most likely opponent for Sinner in the final.
- The Indian Wells courts are reported to be faster this year, benefiting Sinner's game.
- Aryna Sabalenka is the first female player to reach the quarterfinals in the women's singles.
- Arthur Fils is the first male player to qualify for the men's quarterfinals.
- Talia Gibson, a qualifier, upset Jasmine Paolini to advance to the women's quarterfinals.