Indian Wells Masters: Davidovich Fokina vs Garin Tennis Prediction

TennisSection previews the 2023 Indian Wells Masters as Alejandro Davidovich Fokina takes on Cristian Garin in the fourth round on Tuesday, March 14, 2023.

Will Alejandro Davidovich Fokina get the win? Will Cristian Garin pull off the upset? This will be an interesting one, where we have the flashy and volatile Spaniard taking on an opponent coming off a big win. Who will triumph and move through to the quarterfinals at the 2023 Indian Wells Masters?

Alejandro Davidovich Fokina vs. Cristian Garin Match Preview

Alejandro Davidovich Fokina took down Karen Khachanov in a really tight contest to book his spot in the Round of 16 where he will take on Cristian Garin, one of two Chilean men in the Round of 16. The key for Fokina will be to continue serving well and dictating play with his forehand. If a player plays passively, that’s when Garin gets the most dangerous, particularly in these slow conditions at the 2023 Indian Wells Masters.

Cristian Garin sent 3rd seed Casper Ruud home in straight sets, returning exceptionally well and being extremely aggressive with his forehand. He took advantage of a lackluster Ruud and he’ll like his chances against Alejandro Davidovich Fokina. Of course he isn’t the favorite, however, Davidovich Fokina hasn’t been the most reliable player in terms of taking advantage of his opportunities, and Garin at his best is a force to be reckoned with for sure at the 2023 Indian Wells Masters.

Alejandro Davidovich Fokina vs. Cristian Garin Prediction and Pick

Alejandro Davidovich Fokina and Cristian Garin have met once before, with the head to head being tied at 1-1. Both their previous meetings went three sets, and I suspect this one may as well. It should be a nip and tuck here with both players setting their sights on a deep run. Garin is working his way up the rankings and it’s nice to see he’s got his confidence back this week. However, Davidovich Fokina should have the ground stroke power to break down his defenses and I expect him to dig this one out to book a spot in the quarterfinals of the 2023 Indian Wells Masters.