Overview
- World No. 1 advanced to the Indian Wells round of 16 with a three-set win over Arthur Rinderknech, keeping a third straight title this year in play.
- The 22-year-old’s run has passed Stan Wawrinka’s personal best 13-0 season start and is now being weighed against Djokovic’s 2011 benchmark.
- Djokovic said Alcaraz "can do it," praising his adaptability and fitness, as Alcaraz himself noted the challenge of sustaining such a run.
- Analysts project he would need to win Indian Wells and Miami and then stack early-clay titles to approach 41 straight, with health and scheduling critical.
- Former coach Juan Carlos Ferrero said Alcaraz could eventually surpass Djokovic’s 24 majors with sustained work and discipline; next opponent is Casper Ruud on March 12.