Have a look at the top 5 Men’s singles tough contenders at the Indian Wells Masters 2022, the favorites and betting odds
Novak Djokovic is not playing as he withdraws from the BNP Paribas Open as well as Miami Open, so only Rafael Nadal is among the “Big Three” to be seen in action.
The Indian Wells tournament comprises many top-seeded players fighting each other for the title. Many top challengers will be seen in action to defend the trophy. Let’s have a look at who are the top 5 players who have the chance to win at the BNP Paribas Open 2022.
Indian Wells Masters 2022 Men’s Singles Favorites, Predictions, Betting Odds
1- Rafael Nadal
Do we need to say why Rafael Nadal is the number one favourite to grab the title? The Spaniard has not lost a single game and is unbeaten this year. Kicked off his tennis season with an ATP Summer Set trophy to win the first Grand Slam of the year in Australia. Coming to Mexico Open, Nadal did not drop a single set before he clinched the title comfortably against Medvedev, the Russian he faced for the second time this year after the Australian Open.
The 21-time Grand Slam winner has shown potential at this age with fire come back from injuries and seems like he is ready to win it all, which he skipped the previous year following injuries. Rafael Nadal is well motivated to extend his winning streak.
2- Daniil Medvedev
It was not just Nadal, who survived till last in Melbourne. The Russian came last some very tough opponents to reach the level including Rafa, whom he fought till the end in the five hours final match at the first Grand Slam. Medvedev’s run this year got him World No. 1 ranking and he seems to be one of the favourites to win the title.
3- Felix Auger-Aliassime
Felix Auger-Aliassime starred his season with a title at the ATP Cup, where he powered Team Canada towards its first trophy of the tournament. The Canadian played a key role there with his countrymen Denis Shapovalov. He progressed until the quarter-finals of the Australian Open as his first time but lost to World No. 1 Medvedev. The tennis professional from Canada then came past some tough players like Andy Murray, Cameron Norrie, Andrey Rublev and Stefanos Tsitsipas in the final to win the Rotterdam Open title.
It has not been easy to dominate the player and that is why is he makes the top 5 list.
4- Andrey Rublev
Testing positive for COVID-19 at the end of the 2021 season forced Rublev to stay indoors that hindered his practices for the 2022 season. He was then compelled to skip the kick-off tournament amd directly appeared at the Grand Slam in Melbourne. The Australian Open didn’t go well for him followed by his run at the Rotterdam Open where he was defeated in the semifinals by the winner Auger-Aliassime. He took revenge on the Canadian at the Open 13 Provence and won his first title of the season followed by his second in Dubai. The player since then has been improving and is unbeaten with a streak of 9 games. It will be tough for anyone to go past him.
5- Cameron Norrie
Norris did not start his season well but defiantly improved a lot later especially from the Mexican Open. The brit reached the quarterfinals of the Rotterdam Open. Britain’s Norrie has defeated some of the quality players this season so far and this makes him be added to the top 5 list.
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