Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner they face each other inside Indian Wells Masters 1000 semi-finals. It will be one of the most fascinating matches to be seen at this time in world tennis and a new chapter of a rivalry destined to mark an era in the short term future.
Alcaraznumber 2 in the world ranking, defeated with great authority in the quarterfinals Alexander Zverevneither 6-3 and 6-1, in his private revenge after being ousted by the German in the quarterfinals of the Australian Open. This is to confirm that he has regained the good feeling that he lacked at the beginning of the season, where he seemed to be uncomfortable with his game.
In contrast to that quarterfinal match, where Alcaraz beat one of his toughest opponents every game. Dominating with his right and from the back of the court, Alcaraz set the pace of the match to advance with authority to the semifinals and continue the match to prove it again ‘the fifth Grand Slam’, an Indian Wells Masters 1000 which is considered the king tournament of this category and where the Spaniard has already been crowned in the 2023 season.
The fight against Zverev is marked by an unusual event: a large swarm of bees passed the path and forced the game to stop for several hours when it was only minutes into play. Alcaraz He was stung by one of them and had to be treated by a doctor, but managed to play the game without any problems to show his best game after the restart.
It will not be easy for Alcaraz to repeat the title as it awaits him in the semifinals Jannik Sinner, undoubtedly the man of the season. The Italian started 2024 with confidence and playing and the Californian tournament is a new example of this. Italian is saving nineteen consecutive victories, sixteen of them in sixteen games which he played until this year. The latter came in the quarterfinals match Jiri Lehecka for double 6-3.
Champion at Australian Open and in Rotterdam, Sinner seeking a third finals of the season. Alcaraz He fought to reach the first after that defeat against Zverev at the Australian Open and after not seeing the good feelings he shows in this tournament on the American clay court tour. Furthermore, the rivalry is not just one between two, because number 2 in the world ranking is at stake which Alcaraz now holds: whoever wins and reaches the final will get it next Monday.
This will be eighth circuit match between Alcaraz and Sinner. The Italian dominated the face to face 3-4 after winning the last two duels against the Spaniard, both last year in the Miami semifinals by 6-7(4), 6-4 and 6-2 and in the Beijing semifinals by 7-6(4) and 6- 1. Alcaraz won the Indian Wells 2023 semifinals 7-6(4) and 6-3 to become the champion. This was in three matches between the two last season. On hard court, Alcaraz leads 3-2, including one of his victories on indoor court.
When was Alcaraz-Sinner played in Indian Wells?
The match is played this Saturday, March 16, at a time to be determined of the Indian Wells organization.
Where will Alcaraz-Sinner be seen in Indian Wells?
The meeting can be seen at Movistar Sports (63)platform channel Movistar Plus. It can also be seen through the subscription channel ATP Tennis TV. You can follow all the information about the match live on Mundo Deportivo website.
Source: La Verdad
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