 Kasparud versus Tommy Paul is a third quarter final for the Indian Wells tournament for the men for 2024. Both guys have been a surprise to get to this stage. Paul entered the tournament as the 17th seed and we're going to buy in the first round. In the second round he take on Mickelson, there's no problem getting through in straights. 6-2-6-2. In the third round he take on Umbair, number 14 seed who'd been in very good form. There's no problem with Paul getting through in straights. 6-4-6-4. Fourth round he take on the lucky loser Nardi who had just beaten up Novak Djokovic in the previous round. But again, no problem for Paul getting through in straights. 6-4-6-3. To advance to the quarter-final. Rude entered the tournament as the number 9 seed and we're going to buy in the first round. In the second round he take on the qualifier Clines, no problem getting through in straights. 6-4-7-6. Third round he take on Feast who'd just beaten Fakina in the previous round. But again, no problem getting through in straights. 6-2-6-4. In the fourth round he take on Monfeast who'd beaten her catcher Nardi to get to this stage. And after losing the first set, Rude would fight back to win. 3-6-7-6-6-4. To advance to the quarter-final. These two have played 5 times or 4 with Rude leading 4-1 in the head to head. With Paul's only win being 7 years ago on the hard court to Washington but it was a retirement victory. So Paul technically hasn't actually beaten Rude but they have played some epics over the last couple. So Paul's going to win this one and he's just keep doing what he's been doing. He's been playing so well so far this week. Yes he did get a little lucky by not having to play Djokovic but he did beat Ombar in straight sets. And that was a huge win considering how good Ombar's been. So he's going to have to just keep doing what he's doing. Be consistent with how he's playing and really try and out last Rude in these rallies. If Rude's going to win this one, he needs to get that forehand under control. His forehand was so poor against Monfeast. He luckily got away with it based on the fitness levels but his forehand was so poor he needs to get that sorted so he can beat Paul with that shot. Very fun match up here and the American, the local taken on Rude who's been really good lately. He made a couple of finals in Mexico before this tournament. So I've got to go with Rude especially with that head to head being 4-1. Technically 4-0 if you take away that retirement victory of Paul. So I've got to go with Rude in three sets but let me know in the comments below who's going to make it to the semis.