On the 2023 BNP Paribas Open, Daniil Medvedev declared that he’s a hard-court specialist. Nonetheless, by his lofty requirements this match has been unkind to him over time. Actually, Indian Wells is the one hard-court Masters 1000 that the Russian has by no means received–though he did make all of it the best way to the ultimate final 12 months.
Medvedev is again on one other title quest 12 months later, and this one–with much less drama and fewer theatrics–can be going properly thus far. The world No. 4 wanted three units towards Sebastian Korda within the spherical of 32, however for essentially the most half he coasted into the final eight. Medvedev arrange a gathering with Holger Rune after defeating Grigor Dimitrov 6-4, 6-4 on Wednesday.
The 28-year-old received 84 % of his first-serve factors and broke Dimitrov on three events to advance in a single hour and 16 minutes.
“I feel typically I performed properly,” Medvedev mentioned. “I used to be actually constant. I’m pleased to beat such an awesome opponent in Grigor. To play towards him is at all times a problem and I’m pleased I managed to beat it this time.”
Dimitrov had beforehand gotten the most effective of Medvedev thrice in 9 tries.
Additionally advancing to the QFs had been Rune, Casper Ruud, and Tommy Paul. Rune beat Taylor Fritz from match level down, Ruud overcame Gael Monfils in three units, and Paul ended the run of Luca Nardi 6-4, 6-4.
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