Indian Wells will witness a thrilling first-round match between Rafael Nadal and Milos Raonic at the Paribas Open. Nadal, aiming for his fourth title, will face a tough challenge from former finalist Raonic in what promises to be an exciting showdown at Indian Wells.
Nadal, who is making just his second appearance of the year after a quarter-final run in Brisbane, is on a comeback trail following a hip flexor injury. The 22-time Grand Slam champion will be looking to continue his strong form after an impressive showing at the Netflix Slam in Las Vegas.
The match between Nadal and Raonic will mark Nadal’s 16th appearance at Indian Wells, where he has had great success in the past with three titles and two finals. However, the 37-year-old Spaniard has hinted at the possibility of retiring this season, making this potentially his last appearance at Indian Wells.
Raonic, who missed nearly two full seasons due to injury, is known for his powerful serve and has had a good record at Indian Wells in the past. The Canadian will be looking to make a strong comeback and challenge Nadal for a place in the next round.
Top seed Novak Djokovic and defending champion Carlos Alcaraz are also set to feature in the tournament, facing tough competition in their respective opening matches. With a strong lineup and exciting matchups, tennis fans can expect a thrilling fortnight of action at Indian Wells.
