Daniil Medvedev defeated Roberto Carballes Baena 6–2, 6–3 at the Indian Wells Masters on hard court in the first round. The Russian third seed controlled the match from the outset, securing a commanding victory without significant resistance from his Spanish opponent. Medvedev's dominance in both sets reflected his status as one of the tournament's top contenders, and the straightforward nature of the win suggested no physical or tactical complications entering the second round. The result maintains Medvedev's strong early-season form on hard courts and sets up a more demanding fixture in the next phase of the competition.