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Medvedev Ends Alcaraz’s Perfect Start, Sets Indian Wells Final With Sinner

The upset gives Jannik Sinner a chance to cut into the No. 1 lead in Sunday’s final.

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Mar 14, 2026; Indian Wells, CA, USA; Daniil Medvedev (RUS) shakes hands with Carlos Alcaraz (ESP) winning the semifinal match of the BNP Paribas Open at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
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Mar 14, 2026; Indian Wells, CA, USA; Jannik Sinner (ITA) hits a shot as he defeated Alexander Zverev (GER) in the semifinal of the BNP Paribas Open at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Daniil Medvedev defeated world No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz 6-3, 7-6(3) in the semifinals, halting the Spaniard’s 16-0 start to 2026.
  • Jannik Sinner reached his first Indian Wells final by beating Alexander Zverev 6-2, 6-4 and has not lost a set all tournament.
  • Medvedev extended his winning streak to nine matches after his Dubai title and advanced to his third Indian Wells final in four years.
  • The former world No. 1’s surge follows a 2025 slump, with recent coaching changes credited in reports as part of his turnaround.
  • Alcaraz remains atop the rankings, while the result returns Medvedev to the top 10 and gives Sinner an opening to narrow the gap based on the final’s outcome.