Jordan Thompson made a strong start to his campaign, powering past Frenchman Gael Monfils in 64 minutes. It will be Kubler’s first meeting with the former world No.3, who has advanced to back-to-back quarterfinals in the Californian desert in the past two years. This sets up a second-round showdown with world No.25 Grigor Dimitrov. The reigning Australian Open doubles champion’s polish at the net also proved pivotal, winning 87 per cent of points when venturing forward. World No.75 Kubler did not drop serve in the one-hour and 53-minute encounter. Kubler scored a 6-4 7-6(4) victory against world No.60-ranked Italian Lorenzo Sonego in opening-round action at Indian Wells today. The 29-year-old from Brisbane can now add a first win at ATP Masters 1000 level to that list. Jason Kubler has amassed some impressive milestones already this season – soaring to career-high rankings in both singles and doubles, as well as winning his maiden Grand Slam title. Indian Wells, USA, 9 March 2023 | Leigh Rogers
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