World number 39 Alejandro Davidovich Fokina will take on the 109th-ranked Mackenzie McDonald in the first round of the 2025 ATP Indian Wells Masters which will be played on Thursday, March 6. Get all the Alejandro Davidovich Fokina v Mackenzie McDonald predictions, betting tips and odds for this encounter in the section below.
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Alejandro Davidovich Fokina v Mackenzie McDonald Head to Head
There have been three previous meetings between these two players and Fokina has beaten McDonald every single time. These matches came in Stockholm 2021, Canadian Open 2023 and earlier this year in Delray Beach.
Fokina in a Rich Vein of Form
Having fallen to 61st in the world following an underwhelming season, the former world number 21 Alejandro Davidovich Fokina has worked his way back to form right now.
And it has taken Fokina some time to get there.
Because his season started with a first round loss at the Hong Kong Open and a second round defeat in Adelaide.
It was at the Australian Open that Fokina finally showed his mettle, defeating Felix Auger-Aliassime and Jakub Mensik on his way to the fourth round and then upped the ante at Delray Beach and Acapulco.
At both those competitions, Fokina made the final and while he went down in those title-deciders, wins over Taylor Fritz, Frances Tiafo, Matteo Arnaldi and Denis Shapovalov would have given him a lot of confidence.
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McDonald Made Challenger Final Before This
A drastic fall in Mackenzie McDonald’s rankings has meant he has been forced to feature on the Challenger circuit more often than he would like.
The once-37th-ranked player from USA has fallen more than 70 spots from his best and will look to use this precious wildcard he has received to try and make a match of this contest.
Unfortunately for McDonald, he is up against a player who has been doing quite well in recent times and is currently ranked close to where the American was at his best.
McDonald enters this tournament with some form under his belt having made the final of the San Diego Challenger last week. The only other time McDonald’s won a main draw match at the tour level was in Delray Beach where he surprised Kei Nishikori in his opener.
Can he cause another upset in this opener?
Fokina v McDonald Predictions
Fokina’s form is too irresistible to be overlooked and we think he could make a deep run with some luck. Backing Fokina for a straight-set win.
Fokina v McDonald Tips
- Fokina to win in straight sets: 7/5
