Indian Wells Masters: Rafael Nadal Vs Reilly Opelka Match Prediction, Head-To-Head, Preview And Livestream

21-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal will square off against World No. 17 Reilly Opelka in the fourth round of the 2022 Indian Wells Masters on Wednesday. He defeated Dan Evans 7-5, 6-3 to reach the round of 16. This victory marked the Spaniard’s 400th at the Masters 1000 level, becoming the first man to achieve the feat. Reilly Opelka won his third career title at the Dallas Open and was a finalist at the Delray Beach Open. Facing Denis Shapovalov, Opelka stepped up his level to score a 6-7(4), 6-4, 6-4 win and reach the fourth round.

Rafael Nadal Vs Reilly Opelka: Match Details

• Tournament: Indian Wells Masters
• Date: 15 Mar 2022, Timing TBD
• Venue: Indian Wells, California, United States.
• Surface: Outdoor hard court
• Round: Round of 32
• Category: Men’s Singles
• Prize money: US$8,584,055

Rafael Nadal Vs Reilly Opelka: Head-To-Head

Nadal leads Opelka 1-0 in the head-to-head, having won their only previous encounter at the 2021 Italian Open in straight sets.

Rafael Nadal Vs Reilly Opelka Match Prediction: Who Will Win This Match?

Nadal will be the favourite heading into the contest even though he hasn’t been at his best in his two previous matches. Opelka’s serve is a huge weapon and something he relies heavily on. However, the heavy conditions at Indian Wells are likely to aid the former World No. 1 while hampering Opelka’s serve a little. 

Prediction: Nadal to win in straight sets.

Rafael Nadal Last 3 Performances

1. Indian Wells Masters: Round of 32- b. Evans 7-5, 6-3
2. Indian Wells Masters: Round of 64- b. Korda 6-2, 1-6, 7-6(3)
3. Mexican Open: Final- b. Norrie 6-4, 6-4

Reilly Opelka Last 3 Performances

1. Indian Wells Masters: Round of 32- b. Shapovalov 6-7(4), 6-4, 6-4
2. Indian Wells Masters: Round of 64- b. Musetti 6-1, 6-4
3. Delray Beach Open: Final- l. Norrie 6-7(1), 6-7(4)

Rafael Nadal Vs Reilly Opelka Broadcasting And Live-Streaming

USA: Viewers in the United States can catch all the action on the Tennis Channel.

UK: Viewers in the UK can also watch the competition live on Amazon Prime Video.

India: Indian viewers can watch the tournament live on Tennis TV as well.

Europe: European viewers can also watch live on SkySports.

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