Tsitsipas and Berrettini Clash in High-Stakes Indian Wells Showdown

INDIAN WELLS, California — Stefanos Tsitsipas and Matteo Berrettini will face off in a highly anticipated round of 32 match at the BNP Paribas Open on March 9, 2025, as both players aim to rejuvenate their careers following a series of underwhelming performances at major tournaments.

At 26, Tsitsipas enters the match ranked ninth in the world after a recent title win in Dubai, where he edged out Berrettini 6-4 in the quarterfinals. Meanwhile, Berrettini, 28, has shown resilience, having been named the ATP’s Comeback Player of the Year in 2024, despite currently sitting at 29th in the rankings. Their head-to-head record favors Tsitsipas, who leads 4-1, though Berrettini’s comeback efforts suggest this match could be tightly contested.

“When we play each other, it’s always a battle,” Tsitsipas said about his matchup with Berrettini. “I respect him a lot. He has a lot of potential to come back strong.”

Though Tsitsipas looks to capitalize on his superior record, Berrettini believes that recent performances have put him in a position to turn the tide. “Dubai was a tough one, but I learned a lot from it,” Berrettini stated, indicating he is eager to rectify last month’s defeat.

Earlier in the draw, Iga Swiatek, the tournament’s defending champion, is set to face Dayana Yastremska, who recently took down Swiatek’s nemesis, Jelena Ostapenko. Despite recent struggles, Swiatek remains confident. “Playing here feels like a home court. I always find my rhythm,” she commented after her commanding opening 6-2, 6-0 victory over Caroline Garcia.

In another notable matchup, rising star Mirra Andreeva will take on Clara Tauson. The 17-year-old Andreeva, fresh off her first WTA 1000 title in Dubai, won her opening match against Varvara Gracheva 7-5, 6-4. “I’m thrilled to keep my momentum going here,” Andreeva said in the aftermath of her win, where she rallied from an early deficit in both sets.

As the matches unfold in Indian Wells, fans will undoubtedly be watching to see if Tsitsipas can maintain his winning formula against Berrettini, and if Swiatek and Andreeva can continue their quests for titles in this prestigious tournament.