Daniil Medvedev advanced to the Indian Wells quarterfinals on March 12, defeating Tommy Paul 6-4, 6-0, despite multiple rain interruptions.
The Russian aims to surpass his previous two years' finalist performances at the tournament, losing to Carlos Alcaraz on both the occasions.
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"It wasn't easy preparation," Medvedev said after beating Paul. "We both were here early and then rain, rain, rain. I think we both went in rusty, he (was) a little bit more than I did."
The match began almost four hours later than its scheduled start time as Medvedev capitalised on Paul's 31 unforced errors to secure his victory.
Medvedev established an early 4-0 advantage, but Paul mounted a comeback by claiming four consecutive games.
However, Medvedev responded decisively by winning eight straight games thereafter to close out the match in a dominating fashion.
"Pretty strange score," Medvedev said. "Whoever won some games, won them in a row."
Medvedev secured the opening set when Paul committed two forehand mistakes and continued his dominance through the second set, concluding the match with a successful break of Paul's service game.
The Russian will next face Arthur Fils, who secured his spot by defeating American Marcos Giron 6-2, 2-6, 6-3.
