Indian Wells 2022: Rafael Nadal vs Taylor Fritz Match Preview, Head-To-Head, Prediction And Livestream Details

Match Details

• Match: Rafael Nadal vs Taylor Fritz.
• Tournament: Indian Wells 2022 / BNP Paribas Open 2022.
• Date: 21st March 2022.
• Time: 3:30 a.m.
• Venue: Indian Wells Tennis Garden, California.
• Surface: Outdoor Hardcourt.
• Round: Final.
• Category: ATP Masters 1000.
• Prize money: $8,584,055.

Rafael Nadal vs Taylor Fritz Preview

The BNP Paribas Open final will feature World No.4 Rafael Nadal and World No.20 Taylor Fritz Squaring off against each other. They are scheduled to compete on Monday at Stadium 1.

Rafael Nadal has won all 20 of his matches so far, thanks to the year 2022. The Spaniard started his run on a good note by conquering the Melbourne summer set 1 without losing a set. Then he went on to establish his dominance over the Australian Open 2022 as he beat the recent World No. 1, Daniil Medvedev, in a riveting battle, after losing the first two sets. Also, in the process, he shattered all previous records and made history by becoming the first male player to win 21 grand slam titles.

The Spaniard began his season at the Indian Wells Masters, where he was seeded fourth, with a hard-contested victory over Sebastian Korda. He then defeated Dan Evans and Reilly Opelka to advance to the quarterfinals, where he upset Nick Kyrgios in three sets. Following that, on Saturday, Nadal had to fight for over three hours to beat newbie Carlos Alcaraz 6-4, 4-6, 6-3 in the semifinals.

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After a strong showing at the ATP Cup, where he defeated Felix Auger-Aliassime and Cameron Norrie, Taylor Fritz advanced to the fourth round of the Australian Open before falling in a five-setter to Stefanos Tsitsipas. Since then, he has shown potential in tournaments such as the Dallas Open and the Mexican Open. Following that, the American arrived at Indian Wells and won his first match against Kamil Majchrzak. He then upset Jaume Munar, Alex de Minaur, and Miomir Kecmanovic to go to the semifinals for the second year in a row, where his adversary Andrey Rublev awaited from him.

To reach the final, an in-form Fritz defeated the Russian in straight sets (7-5, 6-4). In the process, he became the first American since John Isner in 2012 to reach the final of the Indian Wells Masters.

Rafael Nadal vs Taylor Fritz Head-To-Head Records

Rafael Nadal and Taylor Fritz will meet for the second time in their careers. Nadal leads the head-to-head 1-0, 1-0 on hard. Nadal triumphed 6-3 6-2 in the final in Acapulco in 2020, the last time they met.

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Rafael Nadal vs Taylor Fritz: Who Will Be The Ultimate Winner ?

Nadal will be considered the heavy favourite to win the final due to his form and successes. His strong groundstrokes, great slice shots and net-play will all point to his victory. Fritz, on the other hand, is someone who will represent a significant threat to the Spaniard, even if he does not win the match. However, regardless of the outcome, spectators can expect a fascinating competition with explosive gameplay and a wide range of shots.

Our Prediction: Rafael Nadal will win in straights sets.

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Rafael Nadal's Previous best Performances in Indian Wells

The Spaniard has won this competition three times earlier, in 2007, 2009, and 2013.

Taylor Fritz's Previous best Performances in Indian Wells

Previously, his best result was reaching the semifinal in 2021.

Rafael Nadal vs Taylor Fritz: Where To Watch?

However, all of the action will be broadcasted live for spectators in the following countries, on the following networks and websites:

• USA: Viewers in the United States can catch all the action on Tennis Channel.
• UK: Enthusiasts in the United Kingdom can watch the action live on Amazon Prime Video.

Live streaming will also be available on the Official 2022 BNP Paribas Open mobile app for fans who are onsite at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden, apart from the ATP tour, WTA tour and Tennis Channel Plus apps.