Indian Wells 2024: Stefanos Tsitsipas vs Lucas Pouille; Preview, Head-To-Head, and Prediction

Despite a fairly consistent run this year, Stefanos Tsitsipas has failed to deliver when it mattered the most. However, the 2024 Indian Wells Masters may act as a redemption for him. Seeded 11th in the tournament, the Greek tennis star enters the event as a dark horse to win the title this year. He is set to open his campaign against Lucas Pouille of France.

Tsitsipas will have his girlfriend, Paula Badosa, cheering for him at the tournament. While the latter has withdrawn from the tournament, Tsitsipas will hope to make it big in the first leg of the Sunshine Double. Let’s find out how the odds stack up for him.

Stefanos Tsitsipas vs Lucas Pouille: Preview

Tsitsipas enters the tournament on the back of a quarterfinal finish at the Mexican Open. Earlier this year, he couldn’t proceed beyond the fourth round at the Australian Open, suffering a heartbreaking loss against Taylor Fritz. His best performance of the year came in Los Cabos, where he reached the semifinal. However, Tsitsipas will look to better that, as he aims to win his maiden title this year.

On the contrary, Pouille is going through a rough patch lately. Playing on the Challenger Tour, he started the year by reaching the final in Nonthaburi. However, he has suffered a dip in form since then, making early exits from the tournaments. As a result, it will be a monumental task for Pouille against Tsitsipas at Indian Wells.

Tsitsipas vs Pouille: Head-to-Head

Although the two haven’t faced off against each other lately, Tsitsipas and Pouille have met thrice on the tennis court. In all their three meetings, Tsitsipas has had easy victories against the Frenchman, winning in straight sets. They last played against each other in 2022 at the Madrid Open.

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Prediction: Tsitsipas to continue his domination against Pouille

Given the form he is in and his superior head-to-head record against Pouille, it might be an uphill task for the latter to prevail in this contest. It is predicted that Tsitsipas will have another easy victory, and will cruise into the second round of the tournament in straight sets. Nonetheless, Pouille will try to give his best and get his season back on track. Their match takes place on Court 3 later today.

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