PREDICTION, PREVIEW, H2H: Alcaraz, Shelton, Medvedev and Rune to play on Thursday – BNP Paribas Open

INDIAN WELLS ORDER OF PLAY and PREVIEW. Carlos Alcaraz, Ben Shelton, Daniil Medvedev and Holger Rune will play on Thursday

Carlos Alcaraz-Ben Shelton-Daniil Medvedev-Holger Rune Stats info

ORDER OF PLAY and PREVIEW. Carlos Alcaraz, Ben Shelton, Daniil Medvedev and Holger Rune are going to play on Thursday at the BNP Paribas Open.

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Carlos Alcaraz vs. Francisco Cerundolo BNP Paribas Open

Carlos Alcaraz vs. Francisco Cerundolo

Head to head 1-1

Carlos Alcaraz will take on Francisco Cerundolo in the quarter for the 3rd time of their career. They are scheduled to play on Thursday at 7:00 pm on STADIUM 1.

Carlos Alcaraz: ranking and results

Ranked no. 3, the Spaniard got to the quarter after beating Unknown Player bye, Quentin Halys 6-4 6-2, Denis Shapovalov 6-2 6-4 and Grigor Dimitrov 6-1 6-1.

Alcaraz has a 14-2 win-loss record in 2025, 9-2 on hard (See FULL STATS). His best result of the current year was winning the title in Rotterdam where he overcame Alex De Minaur in the final 6-4 3-6 6-2.

Last year in Indian Wells Carlos conquered the title last year in Indian-wells after ousting Daniil Medvedev 7-6(5) 6-1.

Francisco Cerundolo: ranking and results

Ranked no. 26, Cerundolo got to the quarter after defeating Unknown Player bye, Mackenzie Mcdonald 4-6 7-6(3) 6-1, Botic Van De Zandschulp 6-3 6-4 and Alex De Minaur 7-5 6-3.

Francisco has a 13-5 win-loss record in 2025, 5-2 on hard (See FULL STATS). Cerundolo’s best result of the season was reaching the final in Buenos Aires.

Last year in Indian Wells The Argentine lost in the 3rd round 7-6(5) 3-6 7-6(5) to Ben Shelton.

Head to head analysis

This will be the 3rd time that Carlos Alcaraz and Francisco Cerundolo play each other. Their record is 1-1 for Alcaraz and Cerundolo (see full H2H stats), but they have never played each other on hard.

Previously, the last time they squared off, Alcaraz won 6-1 7-5 in the 1st round in London back in 2024.

Prediction, odds and live streaming

The pick for Tennis Tonic is Carlos Alcaraz who should win in 2 sets.

See updated oddsAs per the initial odds, Carlos Alcaraz is the pick to win this match.
Carlos Alcaraz -> 1.194
Francisco Cerundolo -> 4.65

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Ben Shelton vs. Jack Draper BNP Paribas Open

Ben Shelton vs. Jack Draper

Head to head 0-0

Ben Shelton will take on Jack Draper in the quarter for the 1st time in their career. They are scheduled to compete on Thursday at 5:00 pm on STADIUM 2.

Ben Shelton: ranking and results

Ranked no. 12 (career high), the American reached the quarter after defeating Unknown Player bye, Mariano Navone 6-3 6-2, Karen Khachanov 6-3 7-5 and Brandon Nakashima 7-6(6) 6-1.

The American has a 10-4 win-loss record in 2025, 9-3 on hard (See FULL STATS). Shelton’s best result of the year was reaching the semifinal in at the Australian Open .

Last year in Indian Wells Ben surrendered in the 4th round 7-6(4) 6-1 to Jannik Sinner.

Jack Draper: ranking and results

Ranked no. 14, Draper got to the quarter after beating Unknown Player bye, Joao Fonseca 6-4 6-0, Jenson Brooksby 7-5 6-4 and Taylor Fritz 7-5 6-4.

The Brit has a 10-2 win-loss record in 2025, 10-2 on hard (See FULL STATS). Jack’s best result of the current season was reaching the final in Doha.

Last year in Indian Wells Draper lost in the 1st round 1-6 6-3 6-2 to Christopher O Connell.

Head to head analysis

There is no head to head record between Ben Shelton and Jack Draper since this will be the first time that they will clash against each other in the main tour.

Prediction, odds and live streaming

The pick for Tennis Tonic is Jack Draper who should win in 3 sets.

See updated oddsAs per the initial odds, Jack Draper is the pick to win this match.
Jack Draper -> 1.9
Ben Shelton -> 1.9

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Daniil Medvedev vs. Arthur Fils BNP Paribas Open

Daniil Medvedev vs. Arthur Fils

Head to head 1-0 for Medvedev

Daniil Medvedev will square off with Arthur Fils in the quarter for the 2nd time of their career. They are scheduled to compete on Thursday at 1:00 pm on STADIUM 1.

Daniil Medvedev: ranking and results

Ranked no. 6, the Russian got to the quarter after beating Unknown Player bye, Bu Yunchaokete 6-2 6-2, Alex Michelsen 2-0 ret. and Tommy Paul 6-4 6-0.

Medvedev has a 11-5 win-loss record in 2025, 8-3 on hard (See FULL STATS). The Russian’s best result of the year was getting to the semifinal in Marseille.

Last year in Indian Wells Medvedev capitulated in the final 7-6(5) 6-1 to Carlos Alcaraz.

Arthur Fils: ranking and results

Ranked no. 21, Arthur got to the quarter after defeating Unknown Player bye, Gabriel Diallo 6-2 6-2, Lorenzo Musetti 3-6 7-6(4) 6-3 and Marcos Giron 6-2 2-6 6-3.

Fils has a 8-4 win-loss record in 2025, 6-3 on hard (See FULL STATS).

Last year in Indian Wells The French player lost in the 3rd round 6-2 6-4 to Casper Ruud.

Head to head analysis

This will be the 2nd time that Daniil Medvedev and Arthur Fils clash against each other. Their head to head is 1-0 for Medvedev (see full H2H stats), but they have never competed against each other on hard.

Previously, the last time they played each other, Medvedev won 6-4 6-2 in the 1st round in Vienna back in 2023.

Prediction, odds and live streaming

The pick for Tennis Tonic is Daniil Medvedev who should win in 2 sets.

See updated oddsAs per the initial odds, Daniil Medvedev is the pick to win this match.
Daniil Medvedev -> 1.34
Arthur Fils -> 3.26

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Holger Rune vs. Tallon Griekspoor BNP Paribas Open

Holger Rune vs. Tallon Griekspoor

Head to head 2-0 for Griekspoor

Holger Rune will fight against Tallon Griekspoor in the quarter for the 3rd time of their career.

Holger Rune: ranking and results

Ranked no. 13, Holger reached the quarter after beating Unknown Player bye, Corentin Moutet 6-2 6-4, Ugo Humbert 5-7 6-4 7-5 and Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-4 6-4.

Rune has a 9-6 win-loss record in 2025, 7-3 on hard (See FULL STATS).

Last year in Indian Wells Holger lost in the quarter 7-5 6-4 to Daniil Medvedev.

Tallon Griekspoor: ranking and results

Ranked no. 43, Tallon got to the quarter after defeating Miomir Kecmanovic 6-7(5) 6-4 6-3, Alexander Zverev 4-6 7-6(5) 7-6(4), Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard 7-6(3) 6-3 and Yosuke Watanuki 7-6(4) 6-1.

Tallon has a 11-5 win-loss record in 2025, 8-3 on hard (See FULL STATS). Griekspoor’s best result of the season was reaching the semifinal in Dubai.

Last year in Indian Wells The Dutch capitulated in the 3rd round 7-6(7) 6-3 to Alexander Zverev.

Head to head analysis

This will be the 3rd time that Holger Rune and Tallon Griekspoor play each other. Their current head to head is 2-0 for Griekspoor (see full H2H stats), but they have never competed against each other on hard.

Before, the last time they locked horns, Griekspoor won 6-4 4-6 6-3 in the 3rd round in Madrid back in 2024.

Prediction, odds and live streaming

The pick for Tennis Tonic is Holger Rune who should win in 3 sets.

See updated oddsAs per the initial odds, Holger Rune is the pick to win this match.
Holger Rune -> 1.533
Tallon Griekspoor -> 2.5

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Last Results

These are the last results of the BNP Paribas Open

  • Christian Harrison/Evan KingHarrison/Evan KingMaximo Gonzalez/Andres MolteniGonzalez/Andres Molteni (7-64 6-3) – Score progression – Stats
  • Fernando Romboli/John-Patrick SmithRomboli/John-Patrick SmithYuki Bhambri/Andre GoranssonBhambri/Andre Goransson (7-65 3-6 10-8) – Score progression – Stats
  • Marcelo Arevalo/Mate PavicArevalo/Mate PavicMatteo Berrettini/Lorenzo SonegoBerrettini/Lorenzo Sonego (7-66 6-4) – Score progression – Stats

Upcoming matches

These are the upcoming matches of the BNP Paribas Open

  • Tallon GriekspoorGriekspoorHolger Vitus Nodskov RuneVitus Nodskov Rune (2-0) – H2H – Prediction
  • Francisco CerundoloCerundoloCarlos Alcaraz GarfiaAlcaraz Garfia (1-1) – H2H – Prediction