Rafael Nadal vs Nick Kyrgios: the Australian to Win a Set, the Spaniard - a Match

Nadal continues his insane winning streak. The Spaniard has won three tournaments on two continents in 2022. After defeating Zverev, Medvedev, and Tsitsipas, he is quoted as the central favorite for Indian Wells. The next opponent for the #4 in the world is Nick Kyrgios of Australia, a talented tennis player, but only #132 in the ATP rankings. 

Korda, Evans, and Opelka are on the triumph list of the great Spaniard at Indian Wells 2022. Rafa has won three tournaments in California. After the elimination of Medvedev, Tsitsipas, and Zverev, #4 in the world is the odds-on favorite to win the Masters. In the protracted match, Opelka never won a set, but both games ended with tiebreaks, 7:3, 7:5. Kyrgios was an uncomfortable opponent for Nadal, so he can't count on an easy walk. Especially since the Spaniard is in a slow decline from his peak form. Rafa should be enough for Indian Wells, but after this tournament, he will need a break.

Kyrgios had three matches at the Indian Wells tournament, beating within two games Baez, Delbonis, and Ruud. The match against Sinner was not held due to the injury of the Italian. It is obvious that the Aussie is in excellent form, and we all know that Nick likes to play against the top performers and give them a fight. In fact, his last tournament before Indian Wells was the Australian Open, where he dropped out after losing to Medvedev, but won one set against the world number two.

Nick won three matches at Indian Wells and all of them 2:0, which only confirms that the Australian is in great shape. In addition, the Aussie loves to play with the top tennis players. He's beaten Nadal four times in his career, and that's an achievement few players on tour can boast. We doubt that Kyrgios will outplay the Spaniard for a fifth time, but we have little doubt that it will be a very long match.