Vesnina on the Indian Wells draw: "Rublev has a chance to go far in the draw"

Elena Vesnina spoke to the sports media Championnat about the Indian Wells draw, particularly for the Russian players.

She said: "The draws are very tough for everyone, including Roman Safiullin, who will play against Opelka in the first round.

It is easier for tennis players to serve at Indian Wells. The hardest part is the early rounds.

The feel of the ball is so bad at the start of the tournament that everyone wonders what the best time is to fly to Indian Wells.

Andrey Rublev has a chance to go further in the draw. He is in very good form now after his victory in Doha.

He has seen the work he has done on himself, and it has paid off."

Rublev will make his debut in the second round against Matteo Arnaldi or Aleksandar Kovacevic.