Stefanos Tsitsipas is about to start his campaign in Indian Wells, where he is seeded number 2. The Greek sensation has Alexander Zverev, Matteo Berrettini, and Andy Murray in his part of the draw.
With the absence of Novak Djokovic, the seed number 1 is Daniil Medvedev, who has recently won the US Open title. The defending champion is Dominic Thiem who won the event in 2019 after upsetting Roger Federer in the final.
The Draw
This is the men’s draw.
Stefanos Tsitsipas in 2021
Currently the world no.3 (career-high), Tsitsipas played his last match on the 25th of September when he beat world no.97 Nick Kyrgios 6-3 6-4 in the round robin in the Laver Cup (draw).
At present, during this year the Greek owns an overall 51-15 match record. The Greek conquered 2 titles in 2021 in Monte-Carlo and in Lyon. Tsitsipas reached the final in Acapulco, in Barcelona and at the French Open.
Alexander Zverev in 2021
At the moment ranked no.4, Alexander played his last match on the 25th of September when he defeated world no.23 John Isner 7-6(5) 6-7(6) 10-5 in the round robin in the Laver Cup (draw).
This year Alexander has managed to achieve a composed 44-12 match record. Zverev has won 4 titles in 2021 in Acapulco, in Madrid, in Tokyo and in Cincinnati.
Stefanos Tsitsipas and Alexander Zverev clashed against each other 9 times. The head to head is 6-3 for Tsitsipas. Previously, the last time they played each other, Alexander Zverev won 6-4 3-6 7-6(4) in the semifinal in Cincinnati (Western & Southern Open) on the 21st of August 2021.
You can see them in action in the following highlights.
Matteo Berrettini in 2021
Currently ranked no.7 (career-high), Matteo played his last match on the 24th
of September when he overcame world no.11 Felix Auger-Aliassime 6-7(3) 7-5 10-8 in the round robin in the Laver Cup (draw).Until now, during this year the Italian has a 38-9 record. Matteo conquered 2 titles in 2021 in Belgrade and in London. Berrettini was the finalist in Madrid and in Wimbledon.
Andy Murray in 2021
At the moment ranked no.121, the Brit played his last match on the 30th of September when he lost to world no.10 Casper Ruud 7-5 6-4 in the 2nd round in San Diego (draw).
During this season Andy has a 14-11 record. Andy Murray’s best result of the year was reaching the final in the Biella 1 Challenger.
Matteo Berrettini and Andy Murray played each other twice. The head to head is 1-1. The last time they squared off, Matteo Berrettini won 6-3 6-3 in the 2nd round in London (Cinch Championships) on the 17th of June 2021.
Here the video highlights.
Stefanos Tsitsipas, Alexander Zverev, Matteo Berrettini and Andy Murray |
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