Medvedev powers past Paul into quarters

As China's ace Zheng sets up final-eight clash with defending champ Swiatek

INDIAN WELLS, California — Russia's Daniil Medvedev shook off a day of rain delays to beat Tommy Paul of the United States 6-4, 6-0 on Tuesday and reach the quarterfinals at Indian Wells, where he's vying to improve on his runner-up finishes at the past two editions.

Taking to the court around 10 pm, four hours after he was slated to open the night session on Stadium Court, Medvedev took full advantage of Paul's 31 unforced errors.

"It wasn't an easy preparation," Medvedev said. "We were both here early, and then rain, rain, rain. I think we both went in rusty, him a little bit more than me."