The opening round of the BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells kicked off with a mix of thrilling victories, retirements, and suspensions, setting the stage for an exciting tournament ahead. Here’s a rundown of the day’s key matches:
Men’s Singles:
- J. Fearnley (GBR) vs. J. Fonseca (BRA): A tough outing for Fearnley, who fell to Fonseca 2-6, 3-6.
- B. Van de Zandschulp (NED) vs. N. Kyrgios (AUS): Kyrgios was forced to retire mid-match due to wrist pain, with the score at 7-6, 3-0 in Van de Zandschulp’s favor.
- M. McDonald (USA) defeated A. Davidovich Fokina (ESP) in straight sets, 2-6, 6-3, 6-2.
- J. Struff (GER) lost to G. Monfils (FRA), 4-6, 4-6.
- M. Navone (ARG) vs. L. Tien (USA): Suspended, no winner yet. Navone was leading 7-5, 2-3.
- B. Bonzi (FRA) lost to J. Brooksby (USA) 6-1, 5-7, 5-7.
- M. Arnaldi (ITA) edged out A. Kovacevic (USA) 6-3, 5-7, 6-4.
- D. Goffin (BEL) defeated L. Sonego (ITA) 6-4, 7-5.
- L. Darderi (ITA) fell to H. Gaston (FRA) 3-6, 3-6.
- G. Zeppieri (ITA) was defeated by A. Walton (AUS) 5-7, 1-6.
- A. Shevchenko (KAZ) suffered a loss to R. Hijikata (AUS) 1-6, 3-6.
- T. Etcheverry (ARG) lost to J. Mensik (CZE) in a nail-biting match, 4-6, 6-7.
- M. Gigante (ITA) bounced back to defeat S. Baez (ARG) 3-6, 6-1, 6-4.
- A. Rinderknech (FRA) fell to N. Borges (PRT) 1-6, 7-5, 2-6.
- Q. Halys (FRA) vs. P. Carreno Busta (ESP): Suspended, no winner yet. Halys was leading 6-3, 4-1.
- L. Tu (AUS) was defeated by D. Lajovic (SRB) 2-6, 0-6.
The competition remains intense, with some matches still suspended, leaving fans eagerly awaiting the next rounds!
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