After reaching the semifinals last year, a win on Tuesday would've made Paul just the sixth American to reach back-to-back Indian Wells quarterfinals this century. The five who've done that include Andre Agassi, Pete Sampras, Andy Roddick, James Blake and Taylor Fritz.

Holger Rune delivered the shot of the tournament in his win over Stefanos Tsitsipas on Tuesday to reach the quarterfinals at Indian Wells. Later, in a late-starting match after several rain delays, Daniil Medvedev defeated local hope Tommy Paul 6-4,

Russia's Daniil Medvedev shook off a day of rain delays to beat Tommy Paul 6-4, 6-0 on Tuesday and reach the quarter-finals at Indian Wells, where he's vying to improve on runner-up finishes the past two years.