Overview
- Alexander Zverev advanced by defeating Arthur Fils 6:2, 6:3 at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells.
- Jannik Sinner booked his place in the last four with a 6:1, 6:2 win over Learner Tien.
- Zverev vs. Sinner is scheduled for Saturday evening, with the result pending at press time.
- The other Indian Wells semifinal features Carlos Alcaraz against Daniil Medvedev.
- Zverev said their previous matches have been tight, while SPORT1 notes he has lost his last five tour meetings with Sinner.