World No.1 Carlos Alcaraz secured his fifth consecutive Indian Wells semi-final spot by defeating Cameron Norrie 6-3, 6-4. This win marked Alcaraz’s revenge against Norrie, who had beaten him in Paris last November. Alcaraz has now extended his winning streak to 16 matches in 2026.
Alcaraz joins Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic as the third man to reach five consecutive Indian Wells semi-finals. The match between Alcaraz and Norrie saw momentum swings, but Alcaraz maintained control. Notably, Alcaraz’s strategic mix of baseline hits, drop shots, and net play helped him secure victory after an hour and 33 minutes.
Reflecting on the match, Alcaraz acknowledged the challenge Norrie posed with his unique playing style. Alcaraz expressed satisfaction with his performance, highlighting his solid and aggressive play. Alcaraz, who previously won the Indian Wells title in 2023 and 2024, now looks forward to the semi-finals.
Russian player Medvedev also advanced to the semi-finals by defeating defending champion Jack Draper 6-1, 7-5. Medvedev, aiming for his first Indian Wells trophy, is on an eight-match winning streak. A victory in the championship match could see Medvedev re-enter the Top 10 of the ATP Rankings for the first time since July.
