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.

Two top-10 seeds fought in the Indian Wells fourth round. The two-time finalist Daniil Medvedev toppled Tommy Paul 6-4, 6-0 in an hour and 14 minutes for a place in the last eight. They battled in last year's semi-final, with the American taking the opening set.

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,