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Indian Wells: Rafael Nadal too strong for Dan Evans as Daniil Medvedev loses

Rafael Nadal proved too strong for Britain's Dan Evans as he continued his phenomenal form in 2022 by reaching the last 16 at Indian Wells.

Evans broke early and led 3-1 and 4-2 but Nadal broke serve twice to win the opening set 7-5.

The Spaniard, who has not lost in 2022 and has 17 straight wins, broke early in set two and sealed a 7-5 6-3 win.

Elsewhere Daniil Medvedev lost his last-32 match against Gael Monfils and will lose his world number one ranking.

Medvedev's position at the top of the rankings will last just three weeks and Serbia's Novak Djokovic will become world number one from Monday.