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Taylor Fritz defeats Jacob Fearnley in Indian Wells 2nd round
Fritz wins 6-3, 6-7(8), 6-1 to advance at Indian Wells tournament
Mar. 8, 2026 at 6:53am
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American tennis player Taylor Fritz defeated Jacob Fearnley in three sets in the second round of the Indian Wells tournament on Sunday. Fritz, who won this event in 2022, earned $25,755 in prize money from the victory, bringing his total winnings for the tournament so far to $61,865.
Why it matters
The Indian Wells tournament is one of the most prestigious events on the men's tennis calendar, and Fritz's victory over Fearnley keeps him in contention for another title at this important event.
The details
Fritz won the first set 6-3 before Fearnley evened the match by taking the second set in a tiebreaker. However, Fritz regained control in the third set, winning it 6-1 to clinch the victory. The head-to-head record between the two players now stands at 1-0 in favor of Fritz.
- The match took place on Sunday, March 8, 2026.
The players
Taylor Fritz
An American professional tennis player who won the Indian Wells tournament in 2022.
Jacob Fearnley
A professional tennis player who faced off against Taylor Fritz in the second round of the 2026 Indian Wells tournament.
What’s next
If Fritz wins his next match, he will earn an additional $43,855 in prize money, bringing his total winnings for the tournament to $105,720.
The takeaway
Taylor Fritz's victory over Jacob Fearnley keeps him in contention for another Indian Wells title, demonstrating his continued success at this prestigious tournament.
