Carlos Alcaraz Advances to Indian Wells Quarterfinals with Dominant Performance
The two-time defending champion defeated Grigor Dimitrov in straight sets and aims for a historic third consecutive title.
- Carlos Alcaraz defeated Grigor Dimitrov 6-1, 6-1 in just 74 minutes to secure a spot in the Indian Wells quarterfinals.
- The world number three adapted well to challenging windy conditions, showcasing his physical and mental resilience on the court.
- Alcaraz is pursuing a rare three-peat at Indian Wells, a feat previously achieved only by Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic.
- He will face Argentina's Francisco Cerundolo in the quarterfinals, describing him as a versatile and complete player across all surfaces.
- Alcaraz emphasized focusing on steady improvement and avoiding pressure to reclaim the world number one ranking in the immediate future.