Two-time defending champion Carlos Alcaraz is gearing up for a challenging semifinal clash against Britain’s Jack Draper at the Indian Wells ATP Masters. The 20-year-old Spaniard is eyeing a third consecutive title in the California desert, a feat that would place him alongside legends Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic.
Despite his strong record against Draper, Alcaraz is not underestimating his opponent. He acknowledged Draper’s skill, stating, “He has a lot of rhythm, great shots, and his style suits these conditions well. He’s ambitious and always goes for it, which makes him a really tough opponent.”
Alcaraz holds a 3-1 record against the 21-year-old left-hander, but their matches have been fiercely contested. Draper, the world number 14, is in top form and eager to make his mark.
In the other men’s semifinal, Daniil Medvedev is set to face Denmark’s Holger Rune. Medvedev, a six-time Grand Slam finalist, fought hard to defeat Arthur Fils in the quarterfinals and is aiming for his third straight final appearance at Indian Wells.
On the women’s side, top seed Aryna Sabalenka powered past Liudmila Samsonova 6-2, 6-3 to secure her spot in the semifinals. She will face American Madison Keys, who dominated former world number four Belinda Bencic with a 6-1, 6-1 victory. Keys is on an impressive 16-match winning streak and is aiming to become the first American woman to claim the Indian Wells title since Serena Williams in 2001.
As the tournament heats up, tennis fans around the world are eagerly anticipating these exciting semifinal matchups.
