Medvedev Defeats Alcaraz to Reach Indian Wells Final
INDIAN WELLS, California – Daniil Medvedev has ended Carlos Alcaraz’s impressive start to 2026, securing his place in the Indian Wells final. The victory marks Medvedev’s first ATP Masters 1000 final appearance in two years, according to reports from The New York Times and the ATP Tour.
The win came after Medvedev eliminated Alcaraz in the semi-finals of the BNP Paribas Open on Saturday. The 24-year-old now boasts six Masters 1000 titles on hard courts.
Medvedev’s success is attributed to a blend of his established hard-court skills and a more aggressive playing style, as noted by The Athletic. The match halted Alcaraz’s winning streak, a significant development in the ongoing competition for dominance in men’s tennis.
The result also impacts the race for “Big Titles” between Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner, with Sinner closing the gap on Alcaraz following his own win at Indian Wells, according to reports from Google News.