Starting today, the first Masters of the year, the Indian Wells Championship, has begun. As is customary, the team of experts from Tennis magazine gave a preview of the event, so let's take a look at the nominations they had in mind:

Men's Singles Champion

Alcaraz: 5 votes

Rublev: 2 votes

Zverev, Sheldon: 1 vote

In the men's singles, he still took a look at the two-time defending champion Arcagao and received more than half of the votes, while Deyo, who was placed in the same district, did not have a single vote, which is also in line with the current situation of the Serbian king, who was knocked out of the top 100 players here last year.

Rublev, who won the Doha Championship, beat Zverev and Shelton by one vote, and the Russian is rejuvenated, but it is doubtful that he will be able to complete his transformation after finishing runner-up three times on hard courts so far. In addition, Zverev's Indian Wells Masters record is the worst in his Masters, and Sheldon has never reached the final of the Masters so far.

Women's Singles Champion

Swiatek: 3 votes

Sabalenka, Andreeva: 2 votes

Gauff, Rybakina: 1 vote

In the women's singles, the numbers are much more reliable, with the top players having their votes in their books, with the exception of two homegrown stars, Pegula and Navarro. Swiatek has been underwhelming lately, but she is still in high spirits.

The man was upset

Medvedev: 3 votes

Djokovic, Zverev: 2 votes

Tsitsipas, Fritz: 1 vote

With the last two years of champions in the tournament, it is no wonder that the Russians have been in a title drought for some time, and that they are in poor mental and physical condition. Former champions Djokovic and Fritz both have votes, suggesting that it will be very difficult for them to replicate the highlights of the year. Zverev and Tsitsipas have historically underperformed here, and it is understandable that they received votes.

The woman was upset

Zheng Qinwen: 4 votes

Sabalenka, Paolini: 2 votes

Case: 1 vote

It's a pity that my country's first sister was elected with a high vote because of the bad state since the beginning of the season, and she is currently attending various activities, and her real state is not enough to compliment. In the current situation where the opening season is in turmoil, it is indeed possible for anyone to get a piece of the pie, and there is also the possibility of being upset.

Men's dark horse

Fonseca: 2 votes

Mikkelsen, Hurkacz, Shapovalov, Lerner Chin, Davydovich Fokina, Monfils, Gricospour: 1 vote

In terms of dark horse players, the Brazilian will continue to be highly regarded, while Sapo and Black, who have won the tour so far so far this season, and Fokina and Gricospour, who have reached at least the semi-finals, also have votes. Mickelson and Qian have conquered the discerning judges because of their stunning performance at the Australian Open.

Women's dark horse

Bencic: 4 votes

Ostapenko: 2 votes

Potapova, Kessler: 1 vote

Bencic is listed as the biggest possible dark horse, with Ostapenko in the top two. Both have won major tournaments, and although they are not currently at the top of the rankings, they should not be underestimated.(Source: Tennis Home Author: Luo Cheng Qiye)