Carreno-Busta P. / Nadal R. - Bolelli S. / Fognini F.

The French player, who plays remarkably well, seems almost unstoppable and has already performed excellently in two consecutive tournaments. Zverev lacks this kind of stability and while he can defeat other opponents, I believe that this Frenchman will eliminate the German from the tournament. In their last match on hard court, Fils emerged victorious, so it wouldn't be surprising if the result was the same this time as well, considering how well the French player is performing.

Indian Wells, not a server's court, it's open to players like Mira Andreeva or Swiatek. Also, at temperatures over 30 degrees, it can be challenging for less experienced players. So even with Arina's stellar form, there is a possibility she may drop at least one set in the beginning, but she will keep her hopes high and her thoughts hidden. As for Sabalenka's achievements, she made it to the finals in 2023 and 2025. When it comes to her movements on the court, based on what I've seen in indoor hard courts, Sabalenka falls behind players like Rybakina and Anisimova. However, her physicality remains a strong point. Even though Victoria is still young, she plays like a pro. She even won the WTA 1000 points tournament in Montreal. She has a 2-2 record against Rybakina. She easily defeated Anisimova, and her head-to-head record against Sabalenka is 0-1. I believe she will have the support of the local crowd in Canada and her technical skills and stability will work in her favor.

Indian Wells, not a server's court, here we have players like Mira Andreeva or Swiatek. Also, at temperatures above 30 degrees, it's harder for less experienced players. So even with Arino's stellar form, it's possible she might lose at least one set, and then start to have doubts and a secret thought. As for Sabalenka, her achievements include reaching the final in 2023 and 2025. Regarding movement on court, from what I've seen on indoor hard courts, even players like Rybakina and Anisimova are inferior to Sabalenka. Of course, her physicality remains a strong point. And even though Victoria Mboko is young, she plays like a pro, having even won a WTA 1000 points tournament in Montreal. She has a 2:2 record against Rybakina. She had an easy win against Anisimova, so her head-to-head record against Sabalenka is 0:1. I believe Canada will have local support and could put up a good fight, especially since Mboko is a skilled and stable player.

A brilliantly playing Frenchman appears almost unstoppable and has already played two consecutive tournaments superbly. Zverev does not have such consistency and although he is able to defeat other opponents, I believe this Frenchman will eliminate the German from the tournament. They recently played a match on hard court and Fils emerged victorious, so it wouldn't surprise me at all if he continued to dominate now. In fact, it would even seem logical, considering how well the Frenchman is playing.

There is not much to write about Bulbašė, she is a physically strong woman who plays at the highest level, but she did not have serious opponents who could offer something. On the other hand, Mboko, who looks very impressive this year, has gained some overconfidence and also seems to have strengthened physically and mentally. Of course, she still lacks her full potential, but she could shake Bulbašė's nerves and surprise her on a good day, not to mention Peru, but I don't think it's Bulbašė's time yet. She has had very good performances in this tournament, so I really hope that she will make Sabalenka sweat with emotions, as she sometimes gives in to them. So my prediction is 2:1 sets.