Medvedev vs Tiafoe: prediction for the Indian Wells Masters match
Daniil Medvedev takes on Frances Tiafoe in the semifinals of the Indian Wells Masters. Who will become the finalist of the tournament? Here's our prediction.

Command Analysis

Daniil Medvedev

Daniil Medvedev advanced to the quarterfinals of the Indian Wells Masters by defeating Alejandro Davidovich Fokina in straight sets (6-3, 7-5). In the match against the Spanish tennis player, Medvedev hit four aces, converted two break points, and didn't lose a single serve. Earlier in the tournament, the Russian player secured victories over Alexander Zverev (6-7, 7-6, 7-5), Ilya Ivashka (6-2, 3-6, 6-1), and Brandon Nakashima (6-4, 6-3).

Frances Tiafoe

Frances Tiafoe advanced to the semifinals of the Indian Wells Masters with a victory over Cameron Norrie (6-4, 6-4). In his match against the British tennis player, Tiafoe hit four aces, converted four break points, and made two double faults. Earlier in the tournament, the American defeated Alejandro Tabilo (6-4, 6-4), Jason Kubler (6-3, 6-2), and Marcos Giron (6-2, 6-2).
Trends
Ставка Tie-break - yes
In the last 5 matches, Medvedev played 2 tie-breaks.

Ставка 1st set: total under 9.5 games
In 3 of Thiafo's last 5 matches, no more than 9 games were played in the first set.

Tip and bets
We predict a confident win for Medvedev. Despite all his difficulties on the slow courts of Indian Wells, the Russian is demonstrating excellent tennis and deserves to be in the final. He has defeated Tiafoe four times in his career.
Our prediction - handicap (-4) to Medvedev
The opponents have met five times, but the last meeting took place two years ago, at the Masters in Miami. That match ended in two straight sets. We believe that the upcoming battle will be short, too.
Second bet - total under 22 games