The BNP Paribas Open kicks off this week, with several top stars vying for the prestigious trophy that has sometimes been compared to winning a Grand Slam title.
World No.1 Daniil Medvedev is the top seed, and the Russian could renew his rivalry with Greek star Stefanos Tsitsipas if both men make it to the quarterfinals.
Novak Djokovic, who's participation is currently in doubt due to his visa status, could face Russian Andrey Rublev if the Serbian does indeed participate and makes it to the final 8.
A big-hitting encounter awaits if third seed Alexander Zverev meets last year's Wimbledon runner-up Matteo Berrettini in the quarterfinals, as both men could be engaged in a marathon slugfest due to their similar playing styles.
Australian Open champion Rafael Nadal will have his work cut out for him if he meets Casper Ruud in the quarters, as the Norwegian has vastly improved on hard courts and is itching to make a statement win this season.
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Projected 2022 @BNPPARIBASOPEN quarter-finals (by seeding):
Medvedev vs Tsitsipas 🇬🇷
🇪🇸 Nadal vs Ruud 🇳🇴
🇮🇹 Berrettini vs Zverev 🇩🇪
Rublev vs Djokovic 🇷🇸
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