Carlos Alcaraz made a winning start in Indian Wells. The two-time defending champion faced Quentin Halys in the second round and scored a routine 6-4, 6-2 victory in 67 minutes. Carlos will face Denis Shapovalov in third round.
Carlos Alcaraz cannot afford to underestimate Quentin Halys, who will be his first opponent at the 'BNP Paribas Open' in Indian Wells. Although the Spanish ace has won the last two editions of this tournament and is the top favorite again this year – especially after the premature elimination of Alexander Zverev – the surface has changed and Carlitos may have some difficulties in his first match in California.
Carlos Alcaraz has been inching closer to reclaim the No.1 position on the rankings table. On Saturday (March 8), he beat Quentin Halys 6-4, 6-2 to kickstart his Indian Wells campaign.
Day 4 at the ATP Indian Wells 2025 edition sees the top seeds in action after a bye in the first round. Round of 64 action should be enthralling and we try to preview and predict the matches for you.
On the verge of beginning his participation in the 2025 Indian Wells Masters 1000, former ATP World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz made clear his thoughts on Jannik Sinner’s absence from the tournament.
Five-time champion Novak Djokovic tumbled out of the Indian Wells ATP Masters on Saturday, falling in his first match to lucky loser Botic van de Zandschulp as two-time defending champ Carlos Alcaraz advanced.
Carlos Alcaraz, the two-time defending champion, begins his Indian Wells Open 2025 campaign against Quentin Halys.