No surprises in the men’s field this start of the second round for the top seeds in Indian Wells, the first Masters 1000 ATP of the season. The number 5 seed, Andrey Rublev, suffers a set against the always indomitable Andy Murray, almost 37 years old and now on his way to retirement. The former world number one lasts a set against the Russian, also wasting 4 set points at 5-4 and his opponent’s serve, only to lose in the tie break. In the second set Rublev regains control of the situation and dominates 6-1, advancing and thus leaving the Scot once again disheartened and eliminated.
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Alex De Minaur continues his run, author of an excellent start to the season: the Australian, seeded number 10, wins 6-1 6-2 against the good Japanese Taro Daniel, who could do nothing against one of the most advanced players shape of the moment. Signs of awakening also from the planet Alexander Zverev, after the German had shown a little too much nervousness in recent tournaments, certainly not something new: this time Sasha held his nerve, easily taking home the match against O’Connell with a double 6 -4. Something can also be glimpsed from Canada, with the inconsistent (euphemism) Felix Auger Alliassime and a revived Denis Shapovalov both winning, respectively on Lestienne and Van de Zandshulp. On the Italian night, Flavio Cobolli will face Carballes Baena and Matteo Arnaldi, who will have to face the reigning champion Carlos Alcaraz, seeded no.2. Italian tennis will also be the protagonist in doubles, with the Vavassori-Bolelli pair closing the day on court 7 against Nys and Zielinski.