The first round continued in Indian Wells on Thursday. With the remaining German players dwindling, Laura Siegemund stands as the last hope. Could she overcome her opening hurdle? Thanks to the Flashscore Tennis Tracker, you stay right up to date!
Today’s Highlights
Completed: Laura Siegemund vs. Petra Marcinko 3:6, 6:3, 6:4 | WTA Indian Wells (1st Round)
Completed: Terence Atmane vs. Grigor Dimitrov 4:6, 7:5, 4:6 | ATP Indian Wells (1st Round)
Completed: Hubert Hurkacz vs. Aleksandar Kovacevic 6:7 (6:8), 6:7 (4:7) | ATP Indian Wells (1st Round)
Expected to start around 0:10 AM: Varvara Gracheva vs. Lilli Tagger | WTA Indian Wells (1st Round)
Tennis-Tracker LIVE
0:07 AM – Tennis from Indian Wells continues late into the night. Alongside some absolute top players, several players who aspire to be among the best are also in action. The match of Austrian rising talent Lilli Tagger is about to initiate in just a few minutes.
All matches from tonight can be found in our scores section. We’ll be back early tomorrow morning to summarize the night.
0:04 AM – MATCH LOSS HURKACZ – A surprise result! Hubert Hurkacz has fallen in the first round to Aleksandar Kovacevic. The Polish player had to go to tiebreaks twice and lost both 6:7 (6:8), 6:7 (4:7). Corentin Moutet, who awaits in the second round, will be pleased.
11:02 PM – MATCH WIN SIEGEMUND – Laura Siegemund has remarkably turned this match around, defeating Petra Marcinko 3:6, 6:3, 6:4 after dropping the first set. The third set was characterized by numerous deuces (ten). Siegemund quickly took a 4:0 lead, earning two more break points for 5:0. Marcinko managed a break back, but the Croatian couldn’t mount a comeback. Now, Elina Svitolina awaits.
10:44 PM – MATCH WIN DIMITROV – Grigor Dimitrov has prevailed against Terence Atmane 6:4, 5:7, 6:4 and is through to the second round of Indian Wells. The Bulgarian dominated the first set but missed a late break in the second, losing it as a result. In the deciding set, Dimitrov secured early breaks and didn’t look back. Carlos Alcaraz will be his next opponent.
10:05 PM – SET WIN SIEGEMUND – It’s going to a decider! The second set saw a similar number of deuces (ten) as the first, but this time Siegemund didn’t falter after her break. Whereas she conceded a break back, the German broke again to lead 5:3 and take the set.
9:07 PM – SET LOSS SIEGEMUND – A curious first set between Siegemund, and Marcinko. After a total of twelve deuces in the first four service games, the German broke to lead 3:2 – and then lost her momentum. Marcinko broke back, then again to lead 5:3, and ultimately took the set 6:3.
8:13 PM – MATCH START – Play resumes for another night in Indian Wells. Laura Siegemund is in action right away. Grigor Dimitrov is also playing concurrently.
8:19 AM – OVERVIEW – Following the withdrawal of Eva Lys and the defeats of Tatjana Maria and Ella Seidel, Laura Siegemund is the last remaining German participant in the Indian Wells singles competition. Against Petra Marcinko (Croatia), the 38-year-old German is expected to face a closely contested duel.
In early February, Lilli Tagger traveled to India to gain new impressions and fresh confidence. The 18-year-old Tyrolean reached the final of the Mumbai Challenger. Now, she’s set to make her debut. In her first appearance at Indian Wells, she will play against the 25-year-old Frenchwoman Varvara Gracheva.
Grigor Dimitrov has faced increasing injury concerns in recent months. Last year alone, the Bulgarian was forced to retire from six matches. However, the ambition of the 34-year-old veteran remains unbroken. He begins his Indian Wells campaign against Terence Atmane, offering an opportunity for revenge: the Frenchman defeated Dimitrov in Acapulco just last week (6:3, 6:3).
Not long ago, Hubert Hurkacz was on the verge of breaking into the absolute world elite, reaching sixth in the ATP rankings a year and a half ago. Injuries and a negative streak of three first-round defeats have caused the Pole to plummet down the rankings. As the world number 71, he must now face American local favorite Aleksandar Kovacevic.
Laura Siegemund’s victory in Indian Wells marks a significant moment for the German contingent in the tournament, following earlier exits from compatriots. The veteran demonstrated resilience, overcoming a first-set deficit to secure her place in the next round. The tournament continues to deliver surprises, with Hubert Hurkacz’s unexpected loss highlighting the competitive nature of the event. Fans can follow all the action and updated scores through the Flashscore Tennis Tracker.
Archysport will continue to provide updates from Indian Wells as the tournament progresses.
