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 strong 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 residence 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 may 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 yr, Sascha Zverev regarded like Alcaraz’s most vital 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 difficulty, which he did with aplomb. On resumption, Alcaraz offered all of the sting as he took aside Zverev from the baseline.
It was the most effective match I’ve seen from Alcaraz shortly. It was complete domination, and he didn’t face a breakpoint. He gained 87% and 75% behind his first and second serves.
Un-bee-livable, and regardless of Sinner’s kind, I make a small favorite of their semi-final primarily based on how he likes the circumstances.
I’m actually, actually pleased with the extent that I’m enjoying. The way in which I’m utilizing the courtroom, I feel, is actually essential for me, for my recreation. The opponent doesn’t know what’s going to return subsequent. In all probability, I’m going to return contained in the courtroom, within the deep components. It’s complicated for them, that’s my model, that’s my recreation. Alcaraz on his simple win over Zverev.
Match Stats
| Alexander Zverev | Carlos Alcaraz | |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 3 | 1 |
| Double Faults | 2 | 0 |
| 1st Serve Share | 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 most effective 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 components, Sinner has been a beacon of consistency lately and that continued towards the Czech as he dedicated simply 13 unforced errors to Lehecka’s 35 to get the job finished.
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 powerful to deal with the scenario. He’s an unbelievable participant and has enormous potential, so I used to be conscious of each level that I made. Within the different means I’m simply joyful becasue I made the semi-finals final yr and this yr I’ve an opportunity to play within the semis once more. It is likely one of the best tournaments that we now have in the entire yr, so I’m actually joyful and happy. Sinner on the windy circumstances vs Lehecka.
Match Stats
| Jiri Lehecka | Jannik Sinner | |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 5 | 3 |
| Double Faults | 3 | 2 |
| 1st Serve Share | 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 skill to chase down any ball proved the distinction, with the fourth seed coming by 7-5, 6-4 in an hour and 59 minutes.
Exterior the prolonged rallies, the spotlight of the match was Medvedev kicking off with Rune after the Dane went instantly 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 carefully.
That resulted in one other Memevedev second, the place he pulled up his shorts to imitate Rune, considerably much 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 web, however it’s solely becoming that given he and the small cat Tstisipas have resolved their variations, he has a brand new foe to needle 😁
Robust circumstances. Particularly within the first set, it was very, very windy. Robust to play stunning; let’s name it this manner. The one factor that you must try to do is to win one other level… I’m joyful that I managed to be a bit extra strong ultimately, some good serves in essential moments. Joyful to be by 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 Share | 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 firstly 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 among the different quarter-finals, it was a scrappy affair in locations, however I appreciated Paul’s positivity about shifting ahead. He made 41 web 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 strain and large factors. I’m excited for one more match. Casper got here out within the second set and altered the momentum. His power was means higher and I used to be enjoying the match on his phrases within the second. I feel within the third recreation of the third set he had some probabilities and it was powerful recreation to get out of and it sort of set the tone. He acquired 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 Share | 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.
