Cerundolo, seeded 25th, reaches the quarterfinals at Indian Wells for the first time and just the fourth time in any Masters 1000 event. He will face two-time defending champion Carlos Alcaraz. The Thunder made it clear: the defending champion Celtics have work to do — because OKC is ready for June.

American Ben Shelton triumphed in his all-American clash with compatriot Brandon Nakashima 7-6 (8/6), 6-1 to advance to his third ATP Masters 1000 quarterfinal at Indian Wells on Wednesday.

Ben Shelton became the youngest American quarter-finalist in Indian Wells since Andy Roddick, 21, in 2004. The 22 year-old overcame countryman Brandon Nakashima 7-6 6-1 to continue his impressive record against the American and advance to his third ATP Masters 1000 quarter-final.

Jack Draper beat No. 3 seed Taylor Fritz, a former champion at Indian Wells, on Wednesday, while Ben Shelton became the youngest American man since Andy Roddick in 2004 to reach the quarterfinals in the California desert.