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- Medvedev enters Indian Wells on a winning streak
- Baez in great form, fresh off an upset win
- Expect a competitive match despite Medvedev being the favorite
Daniil Medvedev plays a backhand against Alejandro Tabilo in Indian Wells
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Daniil Medvedev arrives with strong momentum after winning the title in Dubai and extending his streak with an opening win at the Indian Wells Masters.
While he should be favored to win here, Sebastian Baez is currently in excellent form and playing with plenty of confidence.
Medvedev Stands Firm Again
- Daniil Medvedev has not lost to a player outside Top 50 since Shanghai.
- He holds a 4–3 record in third-round matches at Indian Wells.
- Sebastian Baez has a 1–5 record in Masters third-round matches.
- He has a 4–34 career record vs Top 20 players.
HTH - Daniil Medvedev leads 1-0
| Year | Event | Surface | Round | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | US Open | Hard | 3R | Medvedev | 6-2, 6-2, 7-6 |
Medvedev Shows Authority in Desert
Daniil Medvedev defeated in-form Alejandro Tabilo 6-4 6-2 to move into the next round in Indian Wells. He did not face a single break point and converted three of eight chances.
Medvedev had slipped close to dropping out of the top 20 after disappointing results during the North American swing last year.
However, he has since regained his rhythm and confidence on tour. This season he has already won titles in Brisbane and Dubai and reached the fourth round at the Australian Open.
Medvedev holds a 4-3 record in third-round matches in Indian Wells, including finals in 2023 and 2024 and a semifinal last year.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Russia |
| Age | 30 (11 February 1996) |
| Plays | Right-handed |
| World Ranking | 11 |
| Career High | 1 (28 February 2022) |
| Elo Ranking | 9 (Rating: 1996) |
| Tour level titles | 23 |
Baez Produces Big Upset in Desert
Sebastian Baez produced an upset by defeating Jiri Lehecka 6-4 6-1 to reach the third round in Indian Wells. Earlier this week he also beat Tseng Chun-hsin in straight sets.
This is the first time Baez has recorded back-to-back main-draw wins at a hard-court Masters event in his career.
He started the season strongly by winning all three of his matches at the United Cup, reaching the final in Auckland and adding semifinal runs in Buenos Aires and Santiago.
The run is impressive considering his struggles last season, when he failed to win multiple matches on tour from April until the end of the year.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Argentina |
| Age | 25 (28 December 2000) |
| Plays | Right-handed |
| World Ranking | 53 |
| Career High | 18 (24 June 2024) |
| Elo Ranking | 63 (Rating: 1768) |
| Tour level titles | 7 |
Verdict
Medvedev to win + over 20.5 games looks like a solid combo play, while Baez +4.5 games handicap is also worth considering in what could turn into a competitive match.
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