ATP Indian Wells Day 2 Predictions

Thursday’s action at the 2025 ATP BNP Paribas Open will conclude the first-round matches in the 96-player field in Indian Wells. Nick Kyrgios, coming off a comeback to tennis in Australia, will hope to take the court in an exciting showdown. LWOT predicts and previews all of the matches.

ATP Indian Wells Day 2 Predictions

Jenson Brooksby vs Benjamin Bonzi

Head-to-head: Brooksby 2-0

Jenson Brooskby, on a protected ranking, will look to begin a solid American performance at this tournament on Thursday, as he’s still looking to re-adjust to the ATP Tour after a two-year layoff. Bonzi’s 2025 season hasn’t gone according to plan compared to past successful campaigns in 2023 and 2024. However, he should be the favorite over the World No. 937 despite the American having the edge in the head-to-head. The pair last played at the 2022 Wimbledon Championships in a second-round match, while Brooskby was seeded.

Prediction: Bonzi in 3

Sebastian Baez vs Matteo Gigante

Head-to-head: First meeting

Baez will be making the trek to hard courts in March after a successful clay court Golden Swing in South America. Gigante has only won one match in his career, but he looked strong in two qualifying matches — not dropping a set. The Italian won’t be the favorite to win this match, but because of Baez’s hard-court struggles, this could be a close encounter. Baez is 8-1 in his last two tournaments, capped off by an ATP 500 title in Rio.

Prediction: Baez in 3

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Quentin Halys vs Pablo Carreno Busta

Head-to-head: First meeting

Recently, Quentin Halys had one of the best weeks of his career in Dubai, reaching the semifinals. His aggressive game suited Dubai’s fast courts, but it’ll be tougher for him to adapt in the California desert. A qualifier, Pablo Carreno Busta is coming off two ATP Challenger Tour titles, and I see him sneaking a small upset here as Halys may struggle to adjust to the courts. Halys will have to play consistent tennis and make first serves.

Prediction: Carreno Busta in 3

Nick Kyrgios vs Botic Van de Zandschulp

Head-to-head: First meeting

All eyes are on Nick Kyrgios in California, as a win Thursday will confirm a blockbuster matchup with friend-and-foe Novak Djokovic. However, reports have implied that Kyrgios is facing continued wrist pain during practice, and he will likely not be 100% fit. Van de Zandschulp has a strong return game that will fight off Kyrgios’s strong serve, and I see the Dutchman winning in two close sets — if Kyrgios still competes.

Prediction: Van de Zandschulp in 2

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