Monday Madness: Gael Monfils upsets top-seeded Daniil Medvedev; Rafa rolls into Round of 16; young Americans continue to shine
MONFILS UPENDS MEDVEDEV
Daniil Medvedev is done in the desert.
The top seed and World No. 1 was upset in the Round of 32 on Monday at the BNP Paribas Open, losing to Gael Monfils in three sets.
🇫🇷 Magnifique Monfils 🇫🇷@Gael_Monfils defeats a World No.1 for the second time in his career (Nadal 2009), shocking Medvedev 4-6, 6-3, 6-1#IndianWells pic.twitter.com/6YP0x4e8Gl
— BNP Paribas Open (@BNPPARIBASOPEN) March 14, 2022
At the start of the match, Medvedev was favored -1000 with an 80% chance to win.
Just winning the set with the underarm serve 🙃
— BNP Paribas Open (@BNPPARIBASOPEN) March 14, 2022
Never a dull moment with @Gael_Monfils #IndianWells pic.twitter.com/PGk0iAUQju
But give Monfils credit.
The Frenchman played a beautiful match, clearly frustrating the top seed and ultimately defeating him for one of the biggest surprises of the tournament.
La Monf Moves ❤️#IndianWells | @Gael_Monfils pic.twitter.com/H3LttySOKl
— BNP Paribas Open (@BNPPARIBASOPEN) March 14, 2022
Due to the loss so early in the tournament, Medvedev will lose his World No. 1 ranking. Novak Djokovic, who skipped this year's BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, will retain that ranking.
Welcome back to World No. 1 @DjokerNole! 🤩 pic.twitter.com/rQDkpMxnfs
— Tennis Channel (@TennisChannel) March 14, 2022
RAFA KEEPS ROLLING
Following Monfils' upset of Medvedev, the No. 4 seed Rafa Nadal took the court inside Stadium 1, rolling to a straight sets win over Daniel Evans.
The Grand Slam King continues his stellar 2022 season, improving to 17-0 on the year.
1️⃣7️⃣-0️⃣@RafaelNadal extends his best start to a season, rallying to a 7-5, 6-3 win over Dan Evans in the third round#IndianWells pic.twitter.com/dzXhbLvVyx
— BNP Paribas Open (@BNPPARIBASOPEN) March 14, 2022
The Spaniard picked up his 400th Masters 1000 win and is now on to the Round of 16 at Indian Wells as he seeks his 4th tournament title.
Unbeaten in 2022 🙌#IndianWells | @RafaelNadal pic.twitter.com/tzcpWl0rCj
— BNP Paribas Open (@BNPPARIBASOPEN) March 14, 2022
SHINING STARS FOR THE STARS AND STRIPES
Young American players continue to shine in Indian Wells, showcasing a ton of talent.
Monday night featured 21-year-old Jenson Brooksby upsetting the No. 5 seed Stefanos Tsitsipas inside Stadium 1.
Another night in Indian Wells. Another American surprise. This time, it's Jenson Brooksby, 21, who beats No. 5 seed Stefanos Tsitsipas 1-6 6-3 6-2
— Christopher Clarey 🇺🇸 🇫🇷 🇪🇸 (@christophclarey) March 15, 2022
With Tommy Paul beating Zverev, it's a coming-of-age tournament for the young Americans. #getty pic.twitter.com/qwWtL5vyAF
Brooksby battled back to win the match 1-6, 6-3, 6-2.
FABULOUS WIN 👊
— Tennis TV (@TennisTV) March 15, 2022
🇺🇸 Jenson Brooksby notches his first top ten scalp with a 1-6 6-3 6-2 comeback victory over World No. 5 Tsitsipas!#IndianWells pic.twitter.com/lXD0MoZeUG
Be sure to stay with the KESQ News Channel 3 sports team of Blake Arthur and Bailey Arredondo for continuing coverage of the tennis tournament.
