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Tsitsipas Exits Indian Wells Early After Loss to Shapovalov

Published March 5, 2026, 09:17
Tsitsipas Exits Indian Wells Early After Loss to Shapovalov

Stefanos Tsitsipas exited the Indian Wells tournament early after losing in his opening match against Denis Shapovalov 2-6, 6-3, 4-6. Shapovalov took the first set by capitalizing on breaks in the third and seventh games, while Tsitsipas reacted in the second set, leveling the score at 1-1. In the decisive third set, the two players battled, with Shapovalov managing to break in the tenth game and take the victory 6-4. This defeat marks Tsitsipas' early exit from the tournament.