Alcaraz sets up Medvedev Indian Wells semi-final, Sabalenka and Rybakina advance

March 12 : World number one Carlos Alcaraz charged past Cameron Norrie 6-3 6-4 on Thursday to set up an Indian Wells semi-final with Daniil Medvedev after the Russian ended Jack Draper's title defence with a 6-1 7-5 win following a controversial umpiring call.

Top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka also reached the last four in the women's draw with a 7-6(0) 6-4 victory over 19-year-old Canadian Victoria Mboko but Iga Swiatek was unable to find her way past Elina Svitolina and fell 6-2 4-6 6-4.

Australian Open champion Alcaraz improved his record to 16-0 to start the year with a solid display against a tricky opponent in the final contest of the evening to remain on course for a third Indian Wells crown.

The Spaniard eased through the opening set and though he was briefly in trouble at 0-2 down in the second he quickly regained the momentum to see off Briton Norrie and set up a meeting with twice runner-up Medvedev.

"It was really difficult, I struggled with Cameron's style," Alcaraz said.

"His forehand has super top-spin and his backhands are flat so it's tricky to play against him and find the correct shots. I played solid and aggressive when I could and I'm happy to be at this level."

Russian 11th seed Medvedev was also in impressive form against Briton Draper, who had little time to recover after his stunning three‑set win over Novak Djokovic on Wednesday.

Draper raised his level in the second set and stayed with his opponent up to 5-5 but Medvedev secured a late break after a controversial hindrance call from chair umpire Aurelie Tourte.

Medvedev was awarded a point to go 30-0 up following a late video review request after the Russian said he was distracted by Draper's raised arm during the rally when the Briton thought the ball went