Rafael Nadal overcomes Carlos Alcaraz and the wind in a thriller to set up Taylor Fritz meeting in Indian Wells final
Rafael Nadal is through to his fifth Indian Wells final after overcoming compatriot Carlos Alcaraz 6-4 4-6 6-3 in very windy conditions in the California desert. In a gruelling generational battle, the reigning Australian Open champion managed to overcome his highly-rated opponent in extremely windy conditions to extend his remarkable winning record to 20-0 for the year. Ad/> The 35-year-old will meet Taylor Fritz, who beat Andrey Rublev 7-5 6-4 earlier on Saturday, in the final.


