It was not easy, but Rafael Nadal advanced to the Indian Wells quarterfinals, after defeating world number 17, Riley Opelka, and will next meet Nick Kirius for a thrilling game.
The bull from Mallorca struggled against the American opponent, needing two sets that stretched for two hours and 13 minutes, but in the end he achieved his with 6: 7 (3), 6: 7 (5) on the way to the next stage. Kirius on the other hand put in a little less effort, having climbed a stage following the retirement of Yannick Zinner.
A surprise was recorded when Tau Bartini, ranked sixth in the world, was eliminated against Muyumir Katzmanovich, who is ranked 55 places below him. The 22-year-old Serb won 3: 6, 7: 6 (5), 4: 6 and will next meet American Taylor Fritz, who defeated Australian Alex de Minor 6: 3, 4: 6, 6: 7 (5) ( 29).