Cristian Garin upset third-seeded Casper Ruud 6–4, 7–6 in the second round of the Indian Wells Masters on hard court. Ruud entered as the heavy favourite at 1.29 odds, whilst Garin was a substantial underdog at 4.04, making this a notable upset in the California desert. The Chilean secured both sets without dropping one, demonstrating control throughout the encounter and preventing Ruud from mounting a sustained challenge in either frame. The result represents a significant scalp for Garin, who has now proven capable of outplaying a top-tier opponent on hard court at Masters level.