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Alcaraz Extends Unbeaten Start, Routs Dimitrov at Indian Wells as Butler Watches

The top seed draws Arthur Rinderknech next at Indian Wells.

Mar 7, 2026; Indian Wells, CA, USA; Carlos Alcaraz (ESP) hits a shot as he defeated Grigor Dimitrov (BUL) during his second round match in the BNP Paribas Open at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
Mar 7, 2026; Indian Wells, CA, USA; Carlos Alcaraz (ESP) reacts to the crowd after defeating Grigor Dimitrov (BUL) in his second round match during the BNP Paribas Open at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

Overview

  • World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz beat Grigor Dimitrov 6-2, 6-3 in the second round to open his Indian Wells campaign.
  • The 22-year-old improved to 13-0 this season after winning the Australian Open for his seventh major and completing a career Grand Slam.
  • NBA star Jimmy Butler attended on crutches while rehabbing a season-ending ACL tear following his move to the Golden State Warriors.
  • Alcaraz said he was really happy Butler could attend given his rehab, and Butler praised Alcaraz’s ferocity and competitiveness.
  • Alcaraz faces Arthur Rinderknech in the third round, a matchup he leads 5-0 in their head-to-head.