BNP Paribas Open Match Preview
The question we’ve heard most about Kyrgios over the last two years is whether or not he’s going to be able to take the court. We’re hearing it again today, as the Australian appeared to re-injure his oft-injured wrist during a practice session on Tuesday.
If Kyrgios can post up, this could be a good one. Both of these guys have big-match, giant-killing capabilities. The Australian has multiple wins over the Big 3, and van de Zandschulp knocked out Carlos Alcaraz at last year’s US Open. They’ll also off a contrast in style and demeanor. The volatile Kyrgios plays a flicky baseline game, while the understated Dutchman likes to power his ground strokes to the deepest parts of the court.
Van de Zandschulp has a lower ceiling than Kyrgios, but he has played quite a bit more tennis in 2025, including two qualifying wins this week that should have him acclimated to the desert conditions, and ready for whatever comes from the other side of the net. Winner: Van de Zandschulp—Steve Tignor
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