Although the Australian Championship and Roland Garros are separated by several months without a Grand Slam, the world tennis stars are really not resting. The quarterfinals of the Indian Wells provided with him a number of interesting battles and the focus was the 4: 6, 5: 7 victory of Matteo Bartini About Lloyd Harris who made it to the quarterfinals.
Bertini, it will be recalled, reached the semi-finals of the Australian Championship almost two months ago, but since then has not really impressed and retired already in the first round of Acapulco. So far, the sixth-ranked in the world seems to be enjoying California, not having much difficulty and having to save just two break points. He will next meet world number 61 Mumir Kachmanovic, who defeated Van de Zandschulp Boutique 6: 7, 5: 7.
What else did we have? Taylor Fritz Climbed to eighth after two hours and 50 minutes of play against world-ranked 99th-ranked Haoma Munar, who finished 4-6, 6-2, 6-7. He will face Alex de Mino Who defeated Tommy Paul 6: 7, 4: 6.
In women, Simona Halp Which started its year in a bad way, qualified for the quarterfinals of the tournament thanks to a light 1: 6, 4: 6 over Sorna Michaela Cirsta. Iga Schwintech She also advanced to the next stage after overcoming a battle lag and defeating Angelique Kerber 6: 4, 2: 6, 3: 6.
Breaking new ground ????♂️
Matteo Berrettini moves in to his first fourth round in the desert, upending Harris 6-4, 7-5#IndianWells pic.twitter.com/xhPs0VUnem
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Simona Halep first player into the QFs in Indian Wells. You gotta like her chances. pic.twitter.com/ToEq8ZtJid
— Jose Morgado (@josemorgado) March 15, 2022