On to the Quarterfinals: Nadal outlasts Opelka to stay perfect in 2022; Fritz fights off De Minaur
RAFA ROLLS ON
Rafa Nadal keeps it rolling in 2022, staying perfect on the season.
Undefeated 💪@RafaelNadal becomes just the second men's player to start a season 18-0, securing a 7-6(3), 7-6(5) win over Reilly Opelka in the fourth round #IndianWells pic.twitter.com/Uv3kU9yIeQ
— BNP Paribas Open (@BNPPARIBASOPEN) March 16, 2022
Nadal, now 18-0 on the year, defeated the big-hitting American Reilly Opelka in straight sets to advance to the quarterfinals where he will face Nick Kyrgios in what should be a highly entertaining match.
Rafael Nadal will meet Nick Kyrgios in the quarterfinals 🍿#IndianWells
— BNP Paribas Open (@BNPPARIBASOPEN) March 16, 2022
The Spanish southpaw, winner of 21 grand slams, is seeking his 4th tournament title and first since 2013.
1️⃣8️⃣-0️⃣ Mood#IndianWells pic.twitter.com/qVoamyChsj
— BNP Paribas Open (@BNPPARIBASOPEN) March 16, 2022
FRITZ FIGHTS ON
Taylor Fritz continues to fight and find a way to win at Indian Wells.
California cruising 😎@Taylor_Fritz97 continues a strong showing in the desert, fighting past Alex de Minaur 3-6, 6-4, 7-6(5) to reach the quarterfinals#IndianWells pic.twitter.com/WeGObwJeS8
— BNP Paribas Open (@BNPPARIBASOPEN) March 16, 2022
The 24-year-old American outlasted Alex De Minaur in a three-set thriller and now advances to the men's quarterfinal.
In back-to-back matches Fritz was pushed to a 3rd set tiebreak.
Fritz will play Miomir Kecmanovic next for a chance to repeat his semifinal's run back in October.
But this isn't Fritz's only time on court today. He and Tommy Paul are in the men's doubles quarterfinals and will face Andrey Golubev and Alexander Zverev tonight.
