Alcaraz Pursues Historic Indian Wells 'Three-Peat' Title

Carlos Alcaraz remains in pursuit of a historic third consecutive Indian Wells title following his decisive victory over Denis Shapovalov. Meanwhile, top-seeded players like Aryna Sabalenka, Coco Gauff, and Madison Keys showcased their prowess in the California desert, advancing to the next rounds amidst challenging weather conditions and intense competition.

Carlos Alcaraz continued his quest for a historic 'three-peat' at the Indian Wells tournament with a commanding 6-2 6-4 win over Denis Shapovalov. The second-seeded Spaniard dominated the first five games, displaying relentless power and precision.

Alcaraz will compete against the victor between Grigor Dimitrov and Gael Monfils in the next round. The competition remains fierce, with American players like Coco Gauff, Madison Keys, and Taylor Fritz propelling forward amid challenging wind conditions and intense rivalries.

The tournament showcased top talent as Aryna Sabalenka outplayed Lucia Bronzetti, and Ben Shelton, battling through a blister, secured his next match against Brandon Nakashima, while Madison Keys defeated Elise Mertens in a compelling three-set affair.

(With inputs from agencies.)