Alcaraz and Norrie Set for Indian Wells Quarterfinal Clash
Published: March 12, 2026 | 247sports.news
A Familiar Rivalry Renewed
Carlos Alcaraz and Cameron Norrie will meet in the quarterfinals of the BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells on Thursday, March 12, 2026. The matchup pits two of the top players in the world against each other, with a history of competitive encounters.
Head-to-Head Record
- Encounters
- 8
- Carlos Alcaraz Wins
- 5
- Cameron Norrie Wins
- 3
- Set Ratio
- 15 : 7
Recorded since 2021 in various competitions including US Open, Wimbledon, BNP Paribas Open, and more.
Recent Meetings
Their most recent match took place on October 28, 2025, with Alcaraz emerging victorious. Prior to that, Norrie secured a win on July 8, 2025. Looking further back, Alcaraz won on February 26, 2023, and again on February 19, 2023. Norrie previously defeated Alcaraz on August 20, 2022.
Norrie’s Confidence
“There’s no secrets,” Norrie said when asked about beating Alcaraz last fall in Paris. “I think I had to play well for over two hours, more than that. I had to maintain pushing.”
Norrie, as quoted by Tennis.com
Norrie has proven capable of challenging Alcaraz, having handed him one of his nine losses in 2025. He currently holds a 3-5 record against the Spaniard – a record many players would be proud to have.
Alcaraz’s Recent Form
Alcaraz has reportedly been frustrated with opponents raising their game against him, stating he is tired of playing against Federer every round
. Despite this, he has maintained a strong record, moving to 13-0 in 2026.
Match Details
The match is scheduled to commence not before 10:00 p.m. ET on Thursday and will be streamed on the Tennis Channel app.