Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner will face one another in a possible blockbuster Indian Wells semi-final after the pair made serene progress in Thursday’s quarter-finals.
Sinner was the primary transfer into the final 4, proving too stable for Jiri Lehecka in windy circumstances earlier than Alcaraz joined him because of a blistering show of forehand hitting to dispatch Sascha Zverev simply.
Within the different half of the draw, Tommy Paul stored dwelling hopes alive with a hard-fought three-set win over Casper Ruud, whereas Daniil Medvedev eliminated the opposite Scandinavian from the draw because of his courtroom protection proving too irritating for Holger Rune.
You’ll be able to see match stats, highlights and a fast recap of every quarter-final beneath.
Day 9 2024 BNP Paribas Open Quarter Remaining Outcomes
Winner
Loser
Scoreline
Carlos Alcaraz (2)
Alexander Zverev (6)
6-3 6-1
Jannik Sinner (3)
Jiri Lehecka (32)
6-3 6-3
Daniil Medvedev (4)
Holger Rune (7)
7-5 6-4
Tommy Paul (17)
Casper Ruud (9)
6-2 1-6 6-3
Alcaraz Makes Beeline to Semi-Finals
Given he’d overwhelmed him 3 times final 12 months, Sascha Zverev regarded like Alcaraz’s most important impediment to creating the semi-finals in Indian Wells.
Nevertheless, a swarm of bees proved extra prone to derail the Spaniard on Thursday. Simply 9 minutes into the match, a bee swarm engulfed Stadium 1 courtroom, halting play for nearly two hours.
A beekeeper needed to be known as to resolve the problem, however on resumption, Alcaraz supplied all of the sting as he took aside Zverev from the baseline.
It was the very best match I’ve seen from Alcaraz shortly. It was whole domination, and he didn’t face a breakpoint. He gained 87% and 75% behind his first and second serves. Un-bee-leivable.
I’m actually, actually proud of the extent that I’m enjoying. The way in which I’m utilizing the courtroom, I feel, is basically necessary for me, for my sport. The opponent doesn’t know what’s going to come back subsequent. Most likely, I’m going to return contained in the courtroom, within the deep elements. It’s complicated for them, that’s my model, that’s my sport. Alcaraz on his simple win over Zverev.
Match Stats
Alexander Zverev
Carlos Alcaraz
Aces
3
1
Double Faults
2
0
1st Serve Proportion
78%
79%
1st Serve Factors Received
51% (25/49)
87% (27/31)
2nd Serve Factors Received
50% (7/14)
75% (6/8)
Break Factors Saved
20% (1/5)
0% (0/0)
1st Return Factors Received
13% (4/31)
49% (24/49)
2nd Return Factors Received
25% (2/8)
50% (7/14)
Break Factors Transformed
0% (0/0)
80% (4/5)
Winners
10
17
Unforced Errors
10
6
Internet Factors Received
50% (11/22)
79% (15/19)
Max Factors In Row
5
7
Service Factors Received
51% (32/63)
85% (33/39)
Return Factors Received
15% (6/39)
49% (31/63)
Whole Factors Received
37% (38/102)
63% (64/102)
Max Video games In Row
1
5
Service Video games Received
50% (4/8)
100% (8/8)
Return Video games Received
0% (0/8)
50% (4/8)
Whole Video games Received
25% (4/16)
75% (12/16)
Highlights
Sinner Too Good For Lehecka
Heading into his quarter-final, Jiri Lehecka had the very best serve numbers from anybody left within the event, however in windy circumstances, Sinner nullified that weapon, breaking 3 times en path to a 6-3, 6-3 victory.
Whereas scrappy in elements, Sinner has been a beacon of consistency just lately and that continued towards the Czech as he dedicated simply 13 unforced errors to Lehecka’s 35 to get the job achieved.
I’m very happy becasue the scenario on courtroom was totally different. Within the morning it was actually windy and within the first set it was robust to deal with the scenario. He’s an unimaginable participant and has enormous potential, so I used to be conscious of each level that I made. Within the different method I’m simply completely happy becasue I made the semi-finals final 12 months and this 12 months I’ve an opportunity to play within the semis once more. It is without doubt one of the best tournaments that we’ve in the entire 12 months, so I’m actually completely happy and happy. Sinner on the windy circumstances vs Lehecka.
Match Stats
Jiri Lehecka
Jannik Sinner
Aces
5
3
Double Faults
3
2
1st Serve Proportion
67%
53%
1st Serve Factors Received
68% (32/47)
85% (23/27)
2nd Serve Factors Received
30% (7/23)
63% (15/24)
Break Factors Saved
73% (8/11)
100% (1/1)
1st Return Factors Received
15% (4/27)
32% (15/47)
2nd Return Factors Received
38% (9/24)
70% (16/23)
Break Factors Transformed
0% (0/1)
27% (3/11)
Winners
8
12
Unforced Errors
14
5
Internet Factors Received
44% (7/16)
77% (10/13)
Max Factors In Row
4
6
Service Factors Received
56% (39/70)
75% (38/51)
Return Factors Received
25% (13/51)
44% (31/70)
Whole Factors Received
43% (52/121)
57% (69/121)
Max Video games In Row
1
3
Service Video games Received
67% (6/9)
100% (9/9)
Return Video games Received
0% (0/9)
33% (3/9)
Whole Video games Received
33% (6/18)
67% (12/18)
Highlights
Medvedev Out Hustles Rune
Daniil Medvedev proved too constant for Holger Rune of their quarter-final conflict. His means to chase down any ball proved the distinction, with the fourth seed coming by means of 7-5, 6-4 in an hour and 59 minutes.
Outdoors the prolonged rallies, the spotlight of the match was Medvedev kicking off with Rune after the Dane went immediately at his physique with a passing shot after Medvedev had tracked down a drop shot.
Medvedev hadn’t seen Rune apologise for the shot (one thing I discover pointless) and gesticulated that he was watching him intently.
That resulted in one other Memevedev second, the place he pulled up his shorts to imitate Rune, considerably just like Robin Soderling’s impersonating Nadal at Wimbledon many moons in the past.
The pair appeared to have resolved it on courtroom, and Medvedev apologised on the internet, but it surely’s solely becoming that given he and the small cat Tstisipas have resolved their variations, he has a brand new foe to needle 😁
Powerful circumstances. Particularly within the first set, it was very, very windy. Powerful to play stunning; let’s name it this fashion. The one factor that you need to try to do is to win one other level… I’m completely happy that I managed to be a bit extra stable in the long run, some good serves in necessary moments. Joyful to be by means of within the subsequent spherical. Medvedev on successful ugly vs Rune.
Match Stats
Daniil Medvedev
Holger Rune
Aces
4
0
Double Faults
1
6
1st Serve Proportion
60%
56%
1st Serve Factors Received
68% (30/44)
68% (32/47)
2nd Serve Factors Received
62% (18/29)
38% (14/37)
Break Factors Saved
75% (6/8)
60% (6/10)
1st Return Factors Received
32% (15/47)
32% (14/44)
2nd Return Factors Received
62% (23/37)
38% (11/29)
Break Factors Transformed
40% (4/10)
25% (2/8)
Winners
18
22
Unforced Errors
11
20
Internet Factors Received
57% (12/21)
63% (25/40)
Max Factors In Row
7
5
Service Factors Received
66% (48/73)
55% (46/84)
Return Factors Received
45% (38/84)
34% (25/73)
Whole Factors Received
55% (86/157)
45% (71/157)
Max Video games In Row
4
2
Service Video games Received
82% (9/11)
64% (7/11)
Return Video games Received
36% (4/11)
18% (2/11)
Whole Video games Received
59% (13/22)
41% (9/22)
Highlights
Paul Pushes Apart Ruud
Tommy Paul punched his ticket to his second profession Masters 1000 semi-final with a hard-fought 6-2, 1-6, 6-3 victory over Casper Ruud.
The match was a little bit of a rollercoaster from begin to end. Paul showcased numerous athleticism, particularly in the beginning and finish, overcoming dropping his break at 4-2 within the third by instantly recapturing it after which saving two extra break factors to serve it out 6-3.
Like a few of the different quarter-finals, it was a scrappy affair in locations, however I preferred Paul’s positivity about shifting ahead. He made 41 internet forays, which helped his trigger as there was in any other case little to separate the 2.
I’m actually pumped with how I’m enjoying. I like how I’m enjoying on the stress and massive factors. I’m excited for one more match. Casper got here out within the second set and altered the momentum. His power was method higher and I used to be enjoying the match on his phrases within the second. I feel within the third sport of the third set he had some probabilities and it was robust sport to get out of and it form of set the tone. He bought the break again and I might have gotten down on myself however assume I did a very good job regrouping. Paul on his degree up to now in Indian Wells.
Match Stats
Tommy Paul
Casper Ruud
Aces
5
2
Double Faults
2
0
1st Serve Proportion
55%
71%
1st Serve Factors Received
72% (34/47)
60% (40/67)
2nd Serve Factors Received
38% (15/39)
41% (11/27)
Break Factors Saved
64% (7/11)
67% (10/15)
1st Return Factors Received
40% (27/67)
28% (13/47)
2nd Return Factors Received
59% (16/27)
62% (24/39)
Break Factors Transformed
33% (5/15)
36% (4/11)
Winners
27
11
Unforced Errors
24
12
Internet Factors Received
63% (26/41)
60% (12/20)
Max Factors In Row
5
6
Service Factors Received
57% (49/86)
54% (51/94)
Return Factors Received
46% (43/94)
43% (37/86)
Whole Factors Received
51% (92/180)
49% (88/180)
Max Video games In Row
4
3
Service Video games Received
67% (8/12)
58% (7/12)
Return Video games Received
42% (5/12)
33% (4/12)
Whole Video games Received
54% (13/24)
46% (11/24)
Highlights
BNP Paribas Open 2024 Sem Finals
Tommy Paul (17) vs Daniil Medvedev (4)
Jannik Sinner (3) vs Carlos Alcaraz (2)
Who do you assume makes the ultimate in Indian Wells? Let me know within the feedback.