ATP Indian Wells 2025

[Aussie Darcy]

Alcaraz is the current king of Indian Wells.

Given who's left in the draw I don't see any threat to a three-peat. Fils is the only player Alcaraz has never played before.

Carlos leads Cerundolo 1-0.
He leads Griekspoor 5-0.
Leads Rune 2-1 with that sole win for Rune being a retirement.
Leads Medvedev 6-2 which includes the final here last year and 4 straight wins.
Leads Shelton 2-0.
Leads Draper 3-1 including the AO this year (was a retirement but also beat him here in Indian Wells 2 years ago too)

 

[Aussie Darcy]

#1 doubles seeds Arevalo/Pavic have the easiest run to the title if they want it.

But i'm cheering for one of the Aussies in the bottom half.

The SF's in the doubles:

(1) Arévalo/Pavić v (WC) Harrison/King
Korda/Thompson v (Alt) Romboli/Patrick-Smith

Arevalo/Pavic could win a Masters title without facing a seed.

 

[WYK]

Horrible architecture.

I suspect the architecture was more due to planning permissions than anything, having to blend in with the typical south west Pueblo revival designs. Or maybe an architect talked them into Puebla Architecture design to save money.

 

[WYK]

I'm watching this edition of Indian Wells only in the hope of seeing her;

MUCH better South African than our current alternative.
Let's see if that comment sneaks past censors....

 

[flyingboris]

Alcaraz is the current king of Indian Wells.

Given who's left in the draw I don't see any threat to a three-peat. Fils is the only player Alcaraz has never played before.

Carlos leads Cerundolo 1-0.
He leads Griekspoor 5-0.
Leads Rune 2-1 with that sole win for Rune being a retirement.
Leads Medvedev 6-2 which includes the final here last year and 4 straight wins.
Leads Shelton 2-0.
Leads Draper 3-1 including the AO this year (was a retirement but also beat him here in Indian Wells 2 years ago too)

But: Rune looking good, Shelton looking good, Draper looking good. Any of these three could give him a competitive match should he meet them.

 

[talynen]

Shelton says otherwise

He got punished for doing his kick serve at AO25. Indian Wells makes it look viable due to the court surface.

 

[tudwell]

Alcaraz serving has improved after adding weight to racket.

Today he hit 6 aces on 30 service pts at 20% ace rate.

2025 ace rate has jumped over 8% right now from 6.3% last year. The guy keeps improving

He’s also breaking serve like nobody’s business. That’s the thing that held him back these last two seasons on hard. He was at 32% return games won in 2022, then dropped to 27-28% in 2023 and 2024. So far this year he’s winning like 35% of return games. Huge leap, on top of the steady serve improvements. (Well, we’ll see if he maintains those numbers through the end of the season, but right now he’s looking pretty dangerous on hard.)

 

[nolefam_2024]

He’s also breaking serve like nobody’s business. That’s the thing that held him back these last two seasons on hard. He was at 32% return games won in 2022, then dropped to 27-28% in 2023 and 2024. So far this year he’s winning like 35% of return games. Huge leap, on top of the steady serve improvements. (Well, we’ll see if he maintains those numbers through the end of the season, but right now he’s looking pretty dangerous on hard.)

He will turn 22 this year. Looking like getting into his sustained peak from this year onwards.

 

[tennis24x7]

What a lesson Draper gave Fonseca in this second set, dropshot clinic, amazing volleys, he tried to move him continuously forcing him to make mistakes.
Obviously Fonseca also needs these lessons in his growth process.

In any case Draper is a player who is acquiring the solidity of a top player.
Easy prediction, if injuries leave him alone, he will be a constant top 10 in the next 5/6 years.
As already said, assuming that a player born in the early 2000s will win the first slam other than Sinneraz, I see Draper achieving the goal before both Rune and Shelton.

I wouldn't go so far as winning a slam. I think Ben has the best shot for now. Draper is for now is the next Norrie.

 

[tennis24x7]

He will turn 22 this year. Looking like getting into his sustained peak from this year onwards.

Always brings a smile that he is only 21 and has already won so much

 

[RSJfan]

Always brings a smile that he is only 21 and has already won so much

I think he’s also a former 16 year old like M. Andreeva.

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Alcaraz at his best and toyed with dimitrov. He’s just way too good.

Good wins for Rune, fils and cerundolo the other day too. Meddy got a dominant win too.

I can’t see past alcaraz and could be Meddy again in final with him.

 

[nolefam_2024]

Alcaraz at his best and toyed with dimitrov. He’s just way too good.

Good wins for Rune, fils and cerundolo the other day too. Meddy got a dominant win too.

I can’t see past alcaraz and could be Meddy again in final with him.

A threapeat of losses in the final ?

 

[talynen]

Alcaraz at his best and toyed with dimitrov. He’s just way too good.

Good wins for Rune, fils and cerundolo the other day too. Meddy got a dominant win too.

I can’t see past alcaraz and could be Meddy again in final with him.

Agreed, Cerubdolo looked really good against a De Minaur who seemed to be hitting with good pace.

 

[BallisticMissileFonseca]

Greek Poor vs Holger Ruin

 

[Kralingen]

Rune looks pretty decent, have to tune out now tho.

 

[BallisticMissileFonseca]

Rune looks pretty decent, have to tune out now tho.

Rune down a break, thanks for tuning out.

 

[Rafa.the.Magnificent]

Let’s get back on serve, Holger!

 

[Rafa.the.Magnificent]

Dang, nice from Griekspoor.

 

[Rafa.the.Magnificent]

And vice versa!

 

[Hitman]

I like the Dutch player, but I'm behind the Dane all the way to the win today.

 

[Rafa.the.Magnificent]

Pretty topsy-turvy here in the last few minutes!

 

[Move]

I like the Dutch player, but I'm behind the Dane all the way to the win today.

 

[Move]

Yesssss

 

[Hitman]

Hey, nothing against Tallon. I like his grit.

 

[Rafa.the.Magnificent]

Wow! Impressive from Griekspoor.

 

[Move]

Very close. Tallon much better BP conversion

 

[Move]

Hey, nothing against Talon. I like his grit.

Just kidding. I like his improved mindset, much calmer appearance on court. Holger too it seems

 

[Tallawah Tennis]

Watching Griekespoor/ Rune, several breaks in the 1st set, but TG more focused, winning the 1st set. HR breaks to go up 3-0. Can TG keep up?
Shelton / Draper ought to be a cracker, well contested and I’m intrigued to see how Fils will do against Medvedev.

 

[Move]

Rune is so …. Solid. Unreal, like he is playing with a strategy

 

[Hitman]

Rune when he is on, is a new dude.

 

[BallisticMissileFonseca]

Now I understand why the Saudi invited Rune to the Six Kings Slam.

 

[Rafa.the.Magnificent]

Well what the heck am I supposed to do here? I’m a Medvedev fan so I should want him to win, but my heartstrings are telling me to either pull for Rune or Shelton! They’re playing such exciting tennis!

 

[Hitman]

Well what the heck am I supposed to do here? I’m a Medvedev fan so I should want him to win, but my heartstrings are telling me to either pull for Rune or Shelton! They’re playing such exciting tennis!

Just pull for epic tennis.

 

[Rafa.the.Magnificent]

Just pull for epic tennis.

Good answer, @Hitman!

 

[Olli Jokinen]

I wouldn't go so far as winning a slam. I think Ben has the best shot for now. Draper is for now is the next Norrie.

Because he’s British or what?

 

[Winner Sinner]

At this point, the hypothesis of a first ATP final between Alcaraz and Rune would be very intriguing.

The most positive thing about this tournament is that in the quarterfinals we have 5 out of 8 players born in the 2000s (Alcaraz, Rune, Shelton, Draper and Fils).

As easily expected, the changing of the guard is happening quickly.

 

[Rafa.the.Magnificent]

Sinner’s a ball boy now?! (J/k, but see the Medvedev match).

 

[Olli Jokinen]

Sinner’s a ball boy now?! (J/k, but see the Medvedev match).

Has to check out what the competition is up to.

 

[bluetrain4]

Fils really bothering Med with the slice.

 

[GRASScaraz]

Fils is a pusher

 

[Kralingen]

Son now 2 games away.

 

[bluetrain4]

Dang, what a forehand by Fils to break.

 

[Kralingen]

Fils is a pusher

Yep it’s hard to keep up with Medvedev’s fearsome power and ball striking.

 

[NYTennisfan]

Fils is a pusher

What? He's the opposite of a pusher

 

[bluetrain4]

I honestly think Fils could still win. That break isn't as bad as when he was broken earlier in the set. But, this is Med and he knows how to find a way.

 

[Winner Sinner]

@Kralingen Did Medvedev steal your snacks when you were at school?

 

[Olli Jokinen]

@Kralingen Did Medvedev steal your snacks when you were at school?

That guy just spews hate.

 

[Pmasterfunk]

Just joining in to the Fils-Med match

Allez les bleus!!!

 

[Winner Sinner]

That guy just spews hate.

But I didn't want to start a controversy, also because @Kralingen and I, after the initial clashes because of Sinner, became great friends thanks to the common passion that binds us to LeBron (and the aversion towards those who overvalue Curry).
I was simply wondering where this hatred towards Medvedev came from.
In the last 24 hours alone in the various threads I think he has mocked him a dozen times.