Medvedev Reaches Indian Wells Quarterfinals, Faces Defending Champion Draper Next
Oddsmakers lean toward the in-form Russian given Draper's quick turnaround.
Overview
- Daniil Medvedev beat Alex Michelsen 6-2, 6-4 to advance to the BNP Paribas Open quarterfinals.
- Medvedev is 16-3 in 2026 with titles in Brisbane and Dubai, the latter decided by a walkover after Tallon Griekspoor’s hamstring issue.
- Defending champion Jack Draper outlasted Novak Djokovic 4-6, 6-4, 7-6(5) in a two-hour, 35-minute battle to set up the quarterfinal.
- Draper returns to court the following evening, creating a short-rest scenario that previewers highlight as a factor.
- Previews and betting markets list Medvedev as the favorite, with several predictions calling for a straight-sets win.