Indian Wells 2025 Day 4 Recap

Day 4 on the 2025 BNP Paribas Open featured two massive upsets and the profitable graduation of Carlos Alcaraz’s title defence.

Alcaraz is the two-time defending champion, and he began his marketing campaign with a routine 6-4 6-2 win over Quentin Halys.

One man he gained’t have to fret about going through within the latter rounds is Novak Djokovic, as he crashed out to fortunate loser Botic van de Zandschulp in three units. Novak is now on a three-match-losing streak and is but to get going once more after his damage on the Australian Open. 

Seventh seed Andrey Rublev additionally crashed out to Matteo Arnaldi, whereas Auger-Aliassime and Seb Korda have been the opposite seeded gamers who fell on the first hurdle.

2022 champ Taylor Fritz began strongly, as did Ben Shelton, Jack Draper, Alex de Minaur and Grigor Dimitrov.

Day 4 2025 BNP Paribas Open Spherical of 64 Outcomes

Winner
Loser
Scoreline

Matteo Arnaldi
Andrey Rublev (7)
6-4 7-5

Brandon Nakashima (32)
Rinky Hijiata
7-5 6-1

Karen Khachanov (22)
Jakub Mensik
3-6 6-0 6-3

Ben Shelton (11)
Mario Navone
6-3 6-2

Jack Draper (13)
Joao Fonseca (WC)
6-4 6-0

Jenson Brooksby (PR)
Felix Auger-Aliassime (17)
6-4 6-2

Alejandro Tabilo (30)
Dusan Lajovic
6-3 7-5

Taylor Fritz (3)
Matteo Gigante (Q)
6-3 7-5

Botic van de Zandschulp (LL)
Novak Djokovic (6)
6-2 3-6 6-1

Francisco Cerundolo (25)
Mackenzie McDonald (WC)
4-6 7-6(1) 6-1

Hubert Hurkacz (21)
Hugo Gaston (Q)
7-5 6-3

Alex de Minaur (9)
David Goffin
6-2 6-2

Grigor Dimitrov (14)
Nuno Borges
6-3 6-4

Gael Monfils
Sebastian Korda (24)
7-6(2) 7-6(4)

Denis Shapovalov (27)
Adam Walton (Q)
6-3 6-2

Carlos Alcaraz (2)
Quentin Halys
6-4 6-2

Van de Zandschulp Downs Djokovic

Botic van de Zandschulp pulled off one other upset on Saturday, taking down five-time champion Novak Djokovic 6-2, 3-6, 6-1.

The Dutch fortunate loser capitalised on a shaky begin from Djokovic earlier than elevating his stage within the decider to seal the two-hour, one-minute victory. I believed he performed decently; he had loads of time on the ball and took his probabilities.

Botic has been a little bit of an enigma recently; one minute, he was near retirement, then he pulled off spectacular wins in opposition to Alcaraz, Nadal, and now Djokovic, and seemingly had the need again. Nonetheless, he’s did not make the final eight at any ATP occasion in two years (Dubai 2023 was his earlier), so other than the event’s massive win, he’s not made a lot of an impression.

Djokovic is now on a 3-match shedding streak, and he’s not trying too sharp on the market. There are a couple of moments the place he appears to have the ability to increase his stage, however sustaining it’s the drawback, and he appears to be like weak to whoever he performs. The three remaining Grand Slams might be his benchmark, however I don’t suppose you possibly can win Slams with out at the least some type on the ATP stage.

Curiously, he stated post-match that Stadium 1 Courtroom performs totally totally different to some other, and the ball is bouncing larger than most clay courts.

I feel I saved my cool throughout the entire match. The second set was very robust, he gained an enormous lead. However I feel I did properly turning it to 5-3 to get the momentum again a bit bit. I feel I began properly, surviving one or two video games within the third set, after which broke and turned it round. I do know if I’m going into the match and lose my cool, particularly in opposition to the massive gamers, it’s going to be a extremely robust day. That’s at all times one factor I’m making an attempt to do properly. Botic on his win over Novak.

Alcaraz Aces Halys to Begin Title Defence

Carlos Alcaraz thrives within the desert and began his BNP Paribas Open marketing campaign strongly, easing previous Quentin Halys 6-4, 6-2 to increase his Indian Wells win streak to 13 matches. 

I believed Halys began fairly properly, as he can clock 130mph serves and go massive on the forehand. Alcaraz was a bit ropey, however as soon as he settled, he started to work the factors and took full management.

As Djokovic famous within the press convention, the ball bounces tremendous excessive on Stadium 1, and I feel Alcaraz loves it when he will get extra time on the ball, but it’s nonetheless fast by the air. 

Alcaraz is extra about carving out factors and mixing them up along with his drop shot, so I feel when you needed to tailor-make a courtroom for him, the Tennis Gardens could be the blueprint.

That’s additionally why his report on faster arduous courts isn’t so stellar. In contrast to Federer, who grew up taking part in on all types of indoor carpet surfaces throughout winter and wanted fast arms to redirect the ball, Alcaraz by no means actually had that as a junior. I feel it’s simpler to adapt from quick courts to slower ones quite than the opposite manner round, particularly if you find yourself a totally fledged professional with all that muscle reminiscence.

I used to be actually nervous, it wasn’t straightforward to manage the feelings. I needed to be centered to relax, to take management of the nerves and try to play good tennis. I feel it did fairly properly. I’m actually completely happy to get by and begin the title defence. It’s gradual, the ball bounces lots, the circumstances are fairly good for me. I simply love taking part in right here. I really feel at dwelling, actually calm off the courtroom. The followers have at all times been good to me, so I simply admire that love and help. The whole lot right here fits me and my recreation. Alcaraz on his 13 straight win in Indian Wells.

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