Milan, Mar 8 (LaPresse) – After Alexander Zverev, the No. 1 seed in the California tournament, Indian Wells also sees the exit of the No. 4 seed, Norwegian Casper Ruud, who was defeated 7-6, 3-6, 6-2 by American Marcos Giron.
Stefanos Tsitsipas will be Matteo Berrettini’s opponent in the third round. The Greek, seeded No. 8, defeated Brazilian Thiago Seyboth Wild 6-2, 6-4.
Holger Rune (No. 12) also advanced, beating Frenchman Corentin Moutet 6-2, 6-4.
Tommy Paul progressed as well, defeating American wildcard Tristan Boyer 6-3, 6-1, while 2021 champion Cameron Norrie secured a hard-fought victory over Czech Jiri Lehecka, 3-6, 6-4, 7-5.
Kei Nishikori’s run ended with a 6-4, 6-4 loss to Ugo Humbert.