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March 10, 2026
MAESTRO: Zverev Routinely Reaches Indian Wells Quarterfinals
He played two matches on the same day and has a major injury problem...
TL;DR
- Alexander Zverev defeated Frances Tiafo 6:3, 6:4 to reach the Indian Wells Masters quarterfinals.
- Zverev, ranked 4th in ATP, has now won 9 out of 10 matches against Tiafo, ranked 22nd.
- Zverev will face Arthur Fils in the next round.
- Top seed Aryna Sabalenka defeated Naomi Osaka 6:2, 6:4 to advance to the quarterfinals.
- This was only the second career match between Sabalenka and Osaka, with Osaka winning the first in 2018.
- Sabalenka has won all three of her matches at Indian Wells in straight sets.
- Sabalenka has reached the finals of Indian Wells twice before but has not won the tournament.
- Iga Swiatek is the second favorite in the women's draw and could face Sabalenka in the final.
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