Frenchman Arthur Fils, ranked No. 21 globally, defeated Marcos Giron of the USA, ranked No. 48, in the Round of 16 at Indian Wells with a score of 6-2, 2-6, 6-3.
The match lasted for 1 hour and 50 minutes. This was their first encounter on the court.
Match Statistics:
| Fils | Giron | |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 4 | 3 |
| Double Faults | 0 | 1 |
| Break Points Converted | 3 | 2 |
| Total Points Won | 90 | 79 |
By reaching the quarterfinals, Fils has achieved his best result at a Masters 1000 event and becomes the first player born in 2004 to reach this stage in Indian Wells. He will next face either Daniil Medvedev of Russia or Tommy Paul of the USA.
