INDIAN WELLS: In a bid to avenge his defeat to Hungarian Fabian Marozsan at last year’s Italian Open, Carlos Alcaraz showcased his dominance, securing a 6-3 6-3 victory in straight sets. With confident forehands and solid serves, Alcaraz marched towards defending his title at the Indian Wells quarter-finals, sealing his triumph with a decisive crosscourt forehand on match point, punctuated by a triumphant “Vamos!”
Despite initial nerves, Alcaraz’s clinical performance under the sunny California skies marked a stark turnaround from his previous loss to Marozsan in Rome. Reflecting on his victory, Alcaraz expressed satisfaction with his strategic approach, acknowledging the significance of learning from past encounters. With his momentum building, Alcaraz remains a formidable contender, tallying his 50th match win at a Masters 1000 event.
Meanwhile, Australian Open champion Jannik Sinner extended his unbeaten streak to 18 matches with a confident 7-6(4) 6-1 victory over American Ben Shelton. Eyeing a collision with Alcaraz in the semi-finals, Sinner’s focus shifts to a quarter-final clash against Jiri Lehecka, who secured his berth with impressive wins over Andrey Rublev and Stefanos Tsitsipas.
