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.

Local favourite Tommy Paul was beaten in straight sets by former US Open champion Daniil Medvedev in the round of 16.

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.