Medvedev Shocks Alcaraz, Sets Up Sinner Showdown at Indian Wells
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Carlos Alcaraz's perfect start to 2026 came crashing down as he was eliminated from the BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells in California by a resurgent Daniil Medvedev in a straight-set shock.
Medvedev, a former world number one, put together one of his best performances in several months to overcome the erratic Alcaraz 6-3, 7-6 and snap the Spaniard’s unbeaten run at the start of the year.
Alcaraz admits Medvedev was a level above, praising the Russian's efficiency in creating only two break point opportunities in the match, but taking both chances to break Alcaraz’s serve.
Medvedev, who rose to world number one in 2022, has been inconsistent over the last two-plus years, but his success on the day earned him praise from Alcaraz.
Medvedev has certainly looked closer to the top of his game in this fortnight in the desert, not dropping a single set and making his serve look more similar to the potent weapon it was at the peak of his powers.
He is set to re-enter the top 10 regardless of what happens in Sunday’s final against Jannik Sinner, who is looking to complete the set in terms of big titles won on hard courts.
