Carlos Alcaraz claims 'crazy' Indian Wells triumph with victory over Daniil Medvedev, returns to world No. 1

20.03.2023 - 10:23 eurosport.com

Carlos Alcaraz was left to bask in his «crazy» and «amazing» Indian Wells triumph after a stunning victory over Daniil Medvedev on Sunday as he returned to world No.

1. The Spaniard stormed past the previously in-form Medvedev in electrifying fashion to clinch a straight-sets win, 6-3 6-2, and seal the title in California while he usurped Australian Open champion Novak Djokovic at the summit of the men's game once more.

Ad Alcaraz, who did not lose a set in six Indian Wells matches, has made a dominant return to the ATP Tour after he was forced to miss the opening Grand Slam of the season at Melbourne Park due to injury.

He now surely looks set to make a convincing run at Roland-Garros. ATP Indian WellsHighlights: Alcaraz beats Medvedev to claim Indian Wells title and return to world No.

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