Carlos Alcaraz v Jannik Sinner: The rivalry men's tennis desperately needs
On Saturday night in the Californian desert, Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner played out the eighth instalment of their burgeoning rivalry. Once again, it did not disappoint.
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Sinner relishes Alcaraz rivalry despite Indian Wells defeat
Jannik Sinner said he looks forward to battling Carlos Alcaraz for years to come, even after falling to the Spaniard in a thrilling three-set semifinal at Indian Wells on Saturday.
Carlos Alcaraz Hands Jannik Sinner First 2024 Loss To Return To Indian Wells Final
Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz handed Australian Open winner Jannik Sinner his first defeat of 2024 to return to the Indian Wells ATP Masters final on Saturday, beating the Italian 1-6, 6-3, 6-2. The victory ended Sinner's 19-match winning streak, including a 16-0 start to the year, and insures Alcaraz will remain No. 2 in the world rankings next week. In Sunday's final, he will face either fourth-seeded Russian Daniil Medvedev or American Tommy Paul with a chance to become the first repeat Indian Wells ATP champion since Novak Djokovic won three straight titles from 2014-2016.
Alcaraz rallies to beat Sinner and reach Indian Wells final
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Alcaraz dodges bee invasion to set up Sinner semi at Indian Wells
:Carlos Alcaraz looked back at his best as he swatted aside a swarm of bees and world number six Alexander Zverev to reach the semi-finals at Indian Wells on Thursday, setting up a clash with the in-form Jannik Sinner.
In-form Sinner reaches Indian Wells semis, Alcaraz rematch looms
Jannik Sinner continued his perfect start to the season by cruising into the Indian Wells semi-finals on Thursday, dispatching Jiri Lehecka 6-3 6-3 to improve his win-loss record this year to 16-0.
Alcaraz, Sinner reach Indian Wells quarters
Carlos Alcaraz beat Fabian Marozsan to avenge his loss to the Hungarian at the Italian Open last year, while Jannik Sinner won his 18th straight match as both players cruised into the Indian Wells quarter-finals with straight-sets victories on Tuesday.
Jannik Sinner, Iga Swiatek Steam Ahead, Andy Murray Out At Indian Wells
Jannik Sinner and Iga Swiatek led the charge into the third round of the ATP-WTA Indian Wells Masters with identical runaway scorelines on Friday. But there was no joy for former number one Andy Murray, who suffered a 7-6 (7/3), 6-1 loss to fifth seed Andrey Rublev to exit the event where he lost the 2009 final to Rafael Nadal. Australian Open champion Sinner dominated Thanasi Kokkinakis 6-3, 6-0 while women's world number one Swiatek did the same to American Danielle Collins.