Alcaraz Eyes Third Indian Wells Title, Faces Medvedev in Semifinals
Carlos Alcaraz is two matches away from securing his third BNP Paribas Open title in Indian Wells. The World No. 1 advanced to the semifinals after a victory over Cameron Norrie in the quarterfinals.
Alcaraz’s Impressive 2026 Season Continues
Alcaraz boasts an incredible 16-0 record so far in 2026, having already claimed titles at the Australian Open and the Qatar ExxonMobil Open in Doha. He is seeking his first Master 1000 title of the season at the Californian tournament.
Medvedev Awaits in the Semifinals
Standing between Alcaraz and the final is Daniil Medvedev, who has won eight consecutive matches. Medvedev reached the semifinals after defeating the defending champion, Jack Draper.
Head-to-Head History
Alcaraz holds a 6-2 advantage in his head-to-head record against Medvedev. However, Medvedev secured a victory in their 2023 US Open semifinal encounter. The pair last met in 2024, with Alcaraz winning all three matches.
Alcaraz’s Indian Wells Record
Since his debut in 2021, Alcaraz has compiled a 20-3 win-loss record at Indian Wells. He previously lifted the trophy in and , defeating Daniil Medvedev in both finals.
Recent Results
- Qatar ExxonMobil Open (Doha): Champion, def. Arthur Fils
- Australian Open: Champion, def. Novak Djokovic
- Nitto ATP Finals: Finalist, l. To Jannik Sinner
- Rolex Paris Masters: R32, l. To Cameron Norrie
- Kinoshita Group Japan Open Tennis Championships (Tokyo): Champion, def. Taylor Fritz
Alcaraz’s Hard Court Prowess
Alcaraz has a career record of 154-42 on hard courts, achieving a winning percentage of 78.6 percent. This ranks him third among active players in hard-court success.
Facing a Different Challenge
“Of all the ways Carlos Alcaraz has improved over the past year or so, the most impressive might be one of the subtlest.”
The Athletic
Recent reports suggest Alcaraz is improving his ability to neutralize opponents who elevate their game against him. He is becoming adept at defusing peaking opponents, even when his serve isn’t at its best.
Match Details
The semifinal match between Alcaraz and Medvedev is scheduled for Saturday, March 14, 2026. Specific match times will be announced by the tournament organizers. The match will be broadcast on Movistar+.