Carlos Alcaraz ready to face 'best in the world' Daniil Medvedev in Indian Wells final
Former world No 1s Carlos Alcaraz and Daniil Medvedev will battle for a first Indian Wells Masters title after straight sets semi-final victories on Saturday.
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Alcaraz still trying to have fun despite target on his back
Teenager Carlos Alcaraz said he is unfazed by the pressure of being perceived as a favourite after his meteoric rise to the top of tennis, adding that he is not distracted by the lure of being world number one and simply trying to enjoy every match.
Alcaraz and red-hot Medvedev set up Indian Wells final showdown
:Top seed Carlos Alcaraz was far from his best but did enough to beat Italy's Jannik Sinner 7-6(4) 6-3 on Saturday and set up an Indian Wells final showdown with red-hot Russian Daniil Medvedev in the California desert.
Medvedev beats Tiafoe to set up final match with Alcaraz at Indian Wells
INDIAN WELLS, California: Dialed-in Daniil Medvedev suppressed a late surge from Frances Tiafoe to beat the American 7-5, 7-6 (7/4) on Saturday and reach the Indian Wells final for the first time. Sixth-ranked Medvedev, coming off ATP titles in Rotterdam, Doha and Dubai in the space of three weeks, pushed his win streak to 19 matches and awaits the winner of the other semifinal between top-seeded Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz and 13th-ranked Italian Jannik Sinner. Alcaraz, 19, and 21-year-old Sinner are 2-2 in four prior meetings, but it was Alcaraz who came out on top in their most dramatic clash — a five-set US Open quarter-final that lasted five hours and 15 minutes, its 2:50 a.m.
Medvedev tops Tiafoe to move into Indian Wells final with 19th straight victory
Daniil Medvedev defeated Frances Tiafoe 7-5, 7-6 (4) on Saturday in Indian Wells, California, for his 19th consecutive match victory of the year and a berth in the BNP Paribas Open final.
Medvedev beats Tiafoe to reach Indian Wells final
Daniil Medvedev beat Frances Tiafoe 7-5 7-6(4) on Saturday to secure a place in his first Indian Wells final where he will face either top seed Carlos Alcaraz or Italy's Jannik Sinner.
Paul Merson and Michael Dawson disagree on Casemiro red card in Manchester United vs Southampton
Sky Sports pundits Paul Merson and Michael Dawson were in disagreement over Casemiro's red card against Southampton, with the former believing he was unfortunate.
Indian Wells: Elena Rybakina stuns Iga Swiatek, will meet Aryna Sabalenka in final after Belarusian beats Maria Sakkari
Elena Rybakina is through to the Indian Wells final after a straight sets 6-2 6-2 victory over world No.1 Iga Swiatek. Wimbledon champion Rybakina put in another impressive performance against the defending champion Swiatek, requiring just one hour and 17 minutes to emerge victorious. Ad It is the second time Rybakina has got the better of Swiatek this season after beating her at the Australian Open, and the defeat ends the Pole’s dream of becoming the first woman to defend the title at Indian Wells since Martina Navratilova in 1991.