SUMMARY
- Tommy Paul used a special reference at Indian Wells to describe how he felt about Jannik Sinner’s form this year.
- Tommy Paul's post-match press conference was amusing for the fans as they reacted to his comical answers.
Tommy Paul has been keeping the American spirits high at Indian Wells this season. He is the only American player left on the event from the ATP tour. Paul himself has been excited about his recent matches and even described his rival’s winning streak with a surprising term. After his quarterfinal match, he talked to the reporters about Jannik Sinner.
Paul was eager to discuss Sinner’s unbeaten streak this season. He started by saying he had learned a new Argentinian term from his fitness trainer. Paul said, “When somebody is playing unbelievable, they say they’re playing naked, and he’s (Sinner) absolutely playing naked right now.” Fans loved the statement from Paul as they reacted to his post-match press conference.
‘He’s playing naked’ 😱
What did @TommyPaul1 just say about @janniksin? 👀#TennisParadise pic.twitter.com/IwYxohakBi
— Tennis TV (@TennisTV) March 14, 2024
@katieemufc
That’s the second thing we learn this season after “Get On The Bike”— Stark. (@st4rk1ndustries) March 14, 2024
A fan commented about learning new phrases from the sport. The fan said, “That’s the second thing we learn this season after Get On The Bike.” One fan understood Paul covering up the actual phrase. The fan said, “Anyone that has an Argentinian friend knows the saying doesn’t go exactly like that but we get you, Tommy. Thanks for the effort to keep it suitable for all audiences.” Paul’s words lightened up the mood at Indian Wells.
Anyone that has an Argentinian friend knows the saying doesn’t go exactly like that but we get you Tommy 😂
Thanks for the effort to keep it suitable for all audiences 🙃 https://t.co/12JoiY4jPp
— 🎾🏎️🏀🐝 (@angelritmiquero) March 14, 2024
The 26-year-old has already recorded his best performance at Indian Wells. He had reached the fourth round in 2021 and 2023. Paul had made his debut at the event in 2021. He is now three wins away from securing his 150th career victory. Paul will hope to continue the momentum in front of the home crowd. He will face an opponent who he is yet to beat on the tour.
Tommy Paul is waiting for his first win against Daniil Medvedev in Indian Wells
The first semifinal of the 2024 Indian Wells will see Paul facing Daniil Medvedev. It will be their third meeting on the tour, as Paul has yet to win a match against Medvedev. This will be their second meeting on hardcourt, as the Russian secured a straight-set win at Beijing last year. Their first meeting was at the French Open three years ago, where Medvedev prevailed in four sets.
The world No. 17 has won at least 70 percent of his first serves so far at Indian Wells this time. That might not be the case against Medvedev, who is an expert at counterpunching the ball. The world No. 3 has been coming to the net often in his past four matches. Medvedev looks to be the favorite to take charge against Paul in the semifinal.
Tommy Paul will take on Daniil Medvedev in the Indian Wells Semifinals.
Been a great run for both this week to this point, but I think Medvedev takes this one and returns to the Final here. pic.twitter.com/j61Rd4cHhM
— Tennis Updates (@TennisUpdates24) March 15, 2024
Tommy Paul will hope to use his volleys against Medvedev and attack his return of serve. Meanwhile, Medvedev will push Paul to commit as many unforced errors as possible while keeping the ball in play. Both players had practiced together at Indian Wells before the main draw matches began. Medvedev is expected to win the match in straight sets and reach the final for the second consecutive year.
