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'I will need to be ready' - Rafael Nadal expecting a tough test from Taylor Fritz in Indian Wells final
Rafael Nadal says he is expects Taylor Fritz to play with plenty of aggression when the two meet in the Indian Wells final on Sunday. Nadal secured his place in the final by beating compatriot Carlos Alcaraz in three sets, while Fritz edged out Andrey Rublev in two to reach his maiden Masters final. Ad/> Nadal has dropped three sets en route to the final in the California desert and is expecting the 24-year-old to give him a tough test.
Nadal outlasts Alcarez to advance to Indian Wells final
INDIAN WELLS, Calif. (AP) — Rafael Nadal faced down the future and emerged victorious, outlasting Spanish teenager Carlos Alcaraz 6-4, 4-6, 6-3 Saturday night to reach the BNP Paribas Open final and improve to 20-0 this year.
Rafael Nadal news: Triple champion through to final at Indian Wells
Australian Open champion Rafael Nadal defeated fellow Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz in the semi-finals at Indian Wells and will face Taylor Fritz in the final after he overcame Andrey Rublev.
'He has all the ingredients' - Rafael Nadal tips Carlos Alcaraz to become 'an amazing champion' after Indian Wells clash
Rafael Nadal said he approached facing Carlos Alcaraz in the Indian Wells semi-final like he was «playing against a top-eight player» and says he has what it takes to become «an amazing champion». Nadal needed three hours and 12 minutes to overcome the 18-year-old 6-4 4-6 6-3 in a thrilling contest in windy conditions on Saturday. Ad/> The 21-time Grand Slam title winner, who extended his unbeaten record to 20-0 for the year, says Alcaraz has the skillset to get to the top of the men's game.
'I'm part of that level' - Carlos Alcaraz is confident he will compete with world's best after losing to Rafael Nadal
Carlos Alcaraz believes he is up there with the world's best players after falling to the 21-time Grand Slam winner Rafael Nadal in three sets in his maiden Indian Wells semi-final. The 18-year-old has been widely tipped by fellow players and coaches to become a multiple Grand Slam winner in the future, but he was unable to overcome his childhood idol in a three hour and 12 minute battle in the California desert on Saturday. Ad/> Alcaraz, who lost the match 6-4 4-6 6-3, admitted he was slightly nervous playing against his 35-year-old compatriot in only the pair's second meeting on the ATP tour, but feels he will compete with the world's best at the biggest tournaments this year.
Taylor Fritz to play Rafael Nadal in his first Masters final appearance after stunning Andrey Rublev at Indian Wells
Taylor Fritz is through to his first ATP Masters 1000 final after beating Andrey Rublev 7-5, 6-4 at the Indian Wells semi-final. The world No. 20 overcame the Russian in one hour and 47 minutes to end the world No.
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.