Alexander Zverev def. Frances Tiafoe
6-3 6-4
Alexander Zverev defeated Frances Tiafoe 6-3 6-4 in the 2026 Indian Wells Open fourth round on hard courts on March 10, 2026.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Alexander Zverev | Frances Tiafoe |
|---|---|---|
| Serving | ||
AcesServes that land in and are not touched by the returner. | 14 | 6 |
Double faultsService points lost by missing both first and second serve. | 1 | 3 |
First serve %Percentage of service points where the first serve landed in. | 71.0% | 63.0% |
First serve points won %Percentage of points won after making a first serve. | 77.0% | 63.0% |
Second serve points won %Percentage of second-serve points won, including points lost through double faults. | 44.0% | 59.0% |
Break points saved %Percentage of break points won by the server. | 100.0% | 33.0% |
Service points won %Percentage of all points won while serving. | 68.0% | 62.0% |
| Returning | ||
Break points converted %Percentage of break-point chances won by the returner. | 67.0% | 0.0% |
Return points won %Percentage of all points won while returning. | 38.0% | 32.0% |
| Overall | ||
Total points won %Percentage of all completed points won. | 53.0% | 47.0% |
Match Serve+This match’s service points won percentage minus the tour’s season average, in percentage points. Zero is average; +5 means five points above average. Match-weighted available stats; no opponent adjustment. | +3.5 | -2.5 |
Match Return+This match’s return points won percentage minus the tour’s season average, in percentage points. Zero is average; +5 means five points above average. Match-weighted available stats; no opponent adjustment. | +2.5 | -3.5 |
* Match Serve+ and Match Return+ compare this match with the ATP 2026 average from available match stats. Zero is average; +5 means five percentage points above average. No opponent adjustment.
Win Probability
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Player Comparison
| Field | Alexander Zverev | Frances Tiafoe |
|---|---|---|
| Country | GER | USA |
| Birth date | Apr 20, 1997 | Jan 20, 1998 |
| Age | 28 | 28 |
| Height | 198 cm | 188 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 4 | 22 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 4,555 | 1,870 |
| Elo (entering) | 2,080 | 1,886 |
| Current career W-L | 553–220 | 268–218 |
| Current career earnings | $74,135,966 | $20,177,782 |
Path
Alexander Zverev's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Nakashima | 7-6(2) 5-7 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Mar 8, 2026 | R32 |
| Matteo Berrettini | 6-3 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Mar 6, 2026 | R64 |
Alexander Zverev's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arthur Fils | 6-2 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Mar 12, 2026 | QF |
Frances Tiafoe's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flavio Cobolli | 6-1 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Mar 9, 2026 | R32 |
| Jenson Brooksby | 6-4 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Mar 6, 2026 | R64 |