Andrey Rublev vs Frances Tiafoe Indian Wells 2022 Preview

Already seen as being within the extra beneficial facet of the draw, the likes of Andrey Rublev will really feel their possibilities of profitable the title are barely larger now with a possible remaining in opposition to Daniil Medvedev off the desk because of the Russian’s shock loss on Monday. There’s a nonetheless technique to go although and Rublev should first beat Frances Tiafoe to make it to the final eight.

Tiafoe is only one place beneath his profession excessive rating however would doubtless want at the least two wins to realize a brand new excessive forward of defending a R16 in Miami. He prevented a possible shock in his opener right here, beating the extremely touted Brandon Nakashima 6-4 6-4. It was a powerful serving efficiency for the twenty eighth seed, who hit 9 aces total.

Apart from Rafael Nadal, there’s not a participant in higher type than Rublev this yr. Now 15-2 on the yr, the Russian already has two titles to his title in Marseille and Dubai. They’ve shaped the idea for his present ten match profitable streak, which he continued in his opener right here with a straight units win over Dominik Koepfer.

Tiafoe is considerably of a performer on the large stage as proven by his win in the one match with Rublev to this point. He gained a 5 set thriller on the US Open night time session final yr, ending the match off after 2am native time. A assured Rublev is a troublesome opponent to face over three units with 9 titles already over the previous 3 years. He’s but to win a Masters 1000 nevertheless it solely appears a matter of time with the best way he’s enhancing.

Prediction – Andrey Rublev in straight units