Indian Wells 2025 Day 8 Recap

The BNP Paribas Open quarterfinal lineup is locked in after the underside half of the draw performed their spherical of 16 matches on Wednesday.

Carlos Alcaraz continued his dominant title defence cost by dispatchingGrigor Dimitrov in simply over an hour, whereas Jack Draper shocked dwelling favorite Taylor Fritz for his largest win of the season.

Ben Shelton made historical past because the youngest American quarterfinalist since Andy Roddick (2004) and Francisco Cerúndolo upset Alex de Minaur to succeed in the final eight for the primary time. 

All eight males are again in motion tomorrow in Thursday’s quarter-finals 

Day Eight 2025 BNP Paribas Open Spherical of 16 Outcomes

Winner
Loser
Scoreline

Ben Shelton (11)
Brandon Nakashima (32)
7-6(6) 6-1

Jack Draper (13)
Taylor Fritz (3)
7-5 6-4

Francisco Cerundolo (25)
Alex de Minaur (9)
7-5 6-3

Carlos Alcaraz (2)
Grigor Dimitrov (14)
6-1 6-1

Alcaraz Demolishes Dimitrov

Carlos Alcaraz proved lethal on Wednesday, dismantling Grigor Dimitrov 6-1, 6-1 in windy situations to maneuver inside three wins of a historic Indian Wells three-peat.

I had a sense that Dimitrov wouldn’t provide a lot resistance, as his observe file this season has been plagued with retirements, which factors to bodily points. A prolonged match vs Monfils actually didn’t assist his trigger.

Alcaraz, nonetheless, has been flying, and he delivered his sharpest efficiency of the week underneath the lights on Stadium 1, dropping simply two video games and saving the three break factors to progress in 1 hour and 14 minutes. Breezy!

Up subsequent, he faces Francisco Cerúndolo, who defeated Alex de Minaur 7-5, 6-3 earlier within the day.

It’s actually troublesome taking part in in opposition to Grigor. He’s a extremely gifted participant. He can do no matter he needs with the ball. Right now with the situations, it was actually robust for each. I needed to survive. I at all times say in these situations, you need to survive it doesn’t matter what. I’m very blissful that I used to be capable of play lengthy rallies. I bought a very good rhythm, even with the situations, so I’m simply actually blissful to get by way of. I’ve watched his [Cerundolo’s] matches. I do know he’s taking part in nice. I don’t know which one his is finest floor, I don’t know if it’s clay or arduous. He performs rather well on each floor. That reveals the participant he’s. He’s a extremely full participant, he can play actually good tennis on each floor. I’ve to be actually targeted  on that, I’ve to be prepared. I feel I’m getting higher and higher. I like Indian Wells, I like this courtroom. So I’m simply able to take the problem. Alcaraz on his win and upcoming match.

Draper Foils Fritz

Jack Draper landed one in all his largest wins of the season, knocking out former champion Taylor Fritz 7-5, 6-4 to succeed in the BNP Paribas Open quarterfinals for the primary time.

Fritz hasn’t been taking part in effectively in current weeks, and I assumed his forehand has regarded “off” in Indian Wells. Even a contemporary haircut didn’t change his fortunes, as Draper, whose recreation fits these situations, took command of the match by successful seven straight video games from 4-5 within the first set to 4-0 within the second.

Fritz fought effectively, however he was by no means capable of get on prime from the baseline as  Draper gained 91% of factors behind his first serve (32/35) and closed out the match in 79 minutes.

I felt nice. It’s the finest match I’ve performed right here thus far within the three years I’ve been right here. I used to be pleased with the best way I used to be sharp. I moved nice and competed effectively. There have been a number of moments right here and there which I used to be courageous, which I spoke to my coach about earlier than the match. When you have got possibilities in opposition to all these gamers. Taylor is such an incredible participant, so to return by way of in the best way I did I’m very happy with that. Draper on his win over Fritz.

Different Matches

Ben Shelton defeated fellow American Brandon Nakashima 7-6(6), 6-1. The 22-year-old continued his excellent file in opposition to the thirty second seed, enhancing to 4-0 within the H2H, averting. The primary set was a good affair, however Nakashima made some tame errors on the again finish of the breaker, which allowed Shelton to take command.

Francisco Cerúndolo normally is extra at dwelling in Miami, the place he’s a former semi-finalist, however he reached the final eight in Indian Wells for the primary time, upsetting ninth seed Alex de Minaur 7-5, 6-3.

Highlights

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