Jannik Sinner and Alexander Zverev advance to Indian Wells quarter-finals Four-time Grand Slam champion Jannik Sinner edged out Brazilian teenager Joao Fonseca in a closely contested three-set match at the Indian Wells tournament, securing his place in the quarter-finals. The world number two faced Fonseca, a 19-year-old rising star, for the first time, with the encounter drawing strong support from Brazilian fans. Sinner’s victory came after a dramatic second set, where he overcame a late rally by Fonseca to seal the win. The Italian will next face 20-year-old American Learner Tien in the quarter-finals, a match that will determine his path to the semi-finals. Sinner’s triumph was marked by a series of clutch points, including a decisive ace in the first-set tiebreaker and a relentless run of five consecutive points to take the set. The second set proved more challenging, as Fonseca fought back from a 4-2 deficit to level the match at 5-5. Sinner then regained control, winning four straight points in the final tiebreaker to clinch the victory. “Trying to be as aggressive as possible was the key,” Sinner said after the match. He praised Fonseca’s power and serve, acknowledging the young player’s potential. “He was serving very well, but I’m happy to get through.” Tien, meanwhile, advanced to the quarter-finals with a hard-fought victory over Spain’s Alejandro Davidovich Fokina. The 20-year-old American saved two match points in the third set, ultimately prevailing 4-6, 6-1, 7-6 (7/4). Tien described the moment as “playing with house money,” emphasizing the pressure of the situation. “After saving match points, I felt like I had nothing to lose,” he said, reflecting on his emotional journey. French player Arthur Fils also reached the quarter-finals after a remarkable comeback from injury.#jannik_sinner #alexander_zverev #learner_tien #joao_fonseca #alejandro_davidovich_fokina
