The 2025 Indian Wells Draw has set the stage for an exciting tournament, with several players poised to make surprising runs. While the spotlight often shines on the top seeds, it’s the dark horses who can truly shake things up and create unforgettable moments.

In the men’s draw, Tallon Griekspoor stands out as a potential disruptor. The Dutch player has shown remarkable improvement in recent months, and his aggressive style of play can trouble even the most seasoned opponents. Griekspoor’s ability to adapt to different surfaces and his tenacity on the court make him a formidable opponent for anyone in the draw.

Another player to watch is Nishesh Basavareddy. The young American has been making waves on the ATP Challenger Tour and is now ready to make his mark on the big stage. Basavareddy’s powerful serve and groundstrokes, combined with his fearless approach, could see him cause some major upsets at Indian Wells.

On the women’s side, Amanda Anisimova is a name that cannot be overlooked. The American has been in fine form, recently clinching a WTA title and showcasing her potential to compete with the best. Anisimova’s all-court game and mental toughness make her a dangerous opponent, capable of taking down higher-ranked players.

Jasmine Paolini is another player who could surprise many at Indian Wells. The Italian has been steadily climbing the rankings and has shown she can compete with the top players. Paolini’s consistency and ability to grind out matches make her a tough competitor, and she could very well make a deep run in the tournament.

As the tournament unfolds, these dark horses will be looking to seize their opportunities and make their mark on one of the biggest stages in tennis. Their performances will undoubtedly add to the excitement and unpredictability of the 2025 Indian Wells Draw.

Tallon Griekspoor in 2025

Ranked no.43, the Dutch played his last match on the 28^th of February when he lost to world no.9 Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-4 6-4 in the semifinal in Dubai (draw).

During this season the Dutch has managed to achieve a compiled 7-5 win-loss record. Tallon Griekspoor’s latest run in Dubai was the best achievement of his season.

Tallon Griekspoor will play the world no.166 Mikhail Kukushkin in the . Their current record is 1-0

for Griekspoor.

Griekspoor is scheduled to compete next in Cap Cana Challenger (Cap Cana Challenger). He will start to play the tournament from the main draw that will commence on the 1st of January.

Nishesh Basavareddy in 2025

At the moment ranked no.101 (career-high), Nishesh played his last match on the 25^th of February when he surrendered to world no.28 Denis Shapovalov 7-5 6-2

in the 1^st round in Acapulco (draw).

At present, during this year Nishesh has achieved an overall 9-4 win-loss record. Nishesh Basavareddy’s best result of this year was getting to the semifinal in Auckland.

Nishesh Basavareddy will come up against the world no.71 Bu Yunchaokete in the 1^st round. They have never played each other till now in top competitions.

Basavareddy is expected to play next in Phoenix Challenger (Phoenix Challenger). He is currently an alternate. The main draw will start on the 1st of January.

Tallon Griekspoor and Nishesh Basavareddy have never clashed against each other.

Amanda Anisimova in 2025

At the moment ranked no.18 (career-high), Anisimova played her last match on the 17^th of February when she lost to world no.48 Mccartney Kessler 6-2 6-3 in the 1^st round in Dubai (draw).

At present, during this year Amanda has a 9-3 record. The American conquered 1 title in Doha.

Jasmine Paolini in 2025

Now ranked no.6, Paolini played her last match on the 19^th of February when she was defeated by world no.47 Sofia Kenin 6-4 6-0 in the 3^rd round in Dubai (draw).

Currently, during this year the Italian has a 6-4 win-loss record.

Amanda Anisimova and Jasmine Paolini played each other once. The head to head is 1-0 for Anisimova. When they played, Amanda Anisimova won 6-2 6-1 in the 1^st round in Parma (Emilia) in May 2021.