Indian Wells Masters 1000 Begins: Alcaraz is the Favorite, but Sinner and Djokovic Want to Stop Him

Carlos Alcaraz's perfect season has a new stop in Indian Wells (United States), the first Masters 1000 of the year, where Jannik Sinner and Djokovic want to bring him down from the clouds.

Indian Wells Masters 1000 Begins: Alcaraz is the Favorite, but Sinner and Djokovic Want to Stop Him

TL;DR

  • Carlos Alcaraz is the favorite at the Indian Wells Masters 1000, the first of the year.
  • Alcaraz has a strong record at Indian Wells, with 20 wins and 3 losses since 2021.
  • He enters the tournament with 12 wins and 0 losses in 2026, including his Australian Open title.
  • Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic are key rivals aiming to challenge Alcaraz.
  • A potential semifinal match between Alcaraz and Djokovic is anticipated.
  • The 50th edition of the Indian Wells tournament starts on March 4th.
  • Daniil Medvedev is also competing after being delayed in Dubai.