Indian Wells, Sonego immediately out with Kubler. Berrettini finds Daniel

The blue campaign in the Californian desert does not start off on the right foot. In the first Masters 1000 of the season Lorenzo Sonego, the only Italian to take the field on the first day of the tournament, gave way to the Australian Jason Kubler (n.75 Atp). The Turinese, back from the quarterfinals in Dubai, suffered a decisive break on the only chance granted in the first set (in the ninth game) and then failed in his attempt to reverse once he reached the tie-break of the second set, going out with the score of 6-4 7-6(4) in one hour and 52 minutes of play. Kubler therefore confirms himself unbeaten in direct clashes with the Italian, three in total considering the quarterfinals of the Challenger of Qujing in 2018 and the first round of the ATP 250 of Melbourne 2 in 2021. Kubler now finds the Bulgarian Grigor Dimitrov in the second round, No. 25 in the world and 21st seed in the event.

Matthew’s debut

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Matteo Berrettini’s opponent is decided, who is back on track at Indian Wells after having reassured the fans about the problem in his right calf that stopped his race in the quarterfinals of Acapulco. The n.23 in the world on Friday will challenge the Japanese coming from the qualifiers Taro Daniel (n.103 Atp), who in the Italian night imposed himself on the Spanish Roberto Carballes Baena for 6-1 7-5. There are four precedents in total between Berrettini and Daniel, with the Roman currently leading 3-1. The last clash between the two dates back to a few months ago, on the occasion of the quarter-finals of the tournament in Naples. In October on the fast Neapolitan the blue was able to make the difference in two quick sets, imposing himself with the score of 6-2 6-3. The only match that went to the Japanese dates back to 2018, where on clay in Istanbul he beat the Roman in the first round 7-5 6-3.

More results

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The first opponent of the second seed Stefanos Tsitsipas has also been revealed, who will challenge the Australian Jordan Thompson, winner of the match with the French Gael Monfils, on his return to the circuit after an injury-plagued 2022. 6-3 6-1 the score which therefore leads the Australian to the third clash of his career with the Greek, in command of him in the previous matches with a clear 2-0. The Argentine Diego Schwartzman is also ahead, leaving only three games to his compatriot Federico Coria (6-1 6-2). In the home derby between Isner and Nakashima, the reigning champion of the Next Gen Atp Finals triumphed, prevailing over the 39-year-old giant by 7-6(7) 6-3.