Carlos Alcaraz’s run on the ‘BNP Paribas Open’ in Indian Wells began in the very best method. It’s no secret that this floor enhances the Spanish ace’s sport, regardless of the organizers’ determination to alter the courts after 25 years.
The previous world number one has prevailed within the final two editions because of a very spectacular tennis, which is tough to counter by opponents in these specific circumstances.
At simply 21 years outdated, Carlitos already has the possibility to elevate his third trophy in a row in California emulating the exploits of legends akin to Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic.
The 4-time Grand Slam champion put in a powerful efficiency on his debut towards French ace Quentin Halys, who had been taking part in very properly in current occasions and had defeated Spanish veteran Pablo Carreno Busta within the earlier spherical.
The world quantity 3 didn’t give his opponent any likelihood, he was sensible with all of the photographs and appears to have the best motivation to win the sixth Masters 1000 of his profession. As well as, the untimely eliminations of Alexander Zverev and Nole Djokovic ought to make his activity in California even simpler.
In the course of the match towards Halys in Indian Wells, probably the most attentive followers actually observed how Carlos sporting a pretend tattoo on his arm (“23-4-25”). He is teasing one thing, presumably for Netflix.
Carlos Alcaraz sporting a pretend tattoo on his arm at Indian Wells.
“23-4-25”
He’s teasing one thing… presumably for Netflix? 👀 pic.twitter.com/IGp9MwmgcD
— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) March 9, 2025
Alcaraz will face Shapovalov
Throughout his press convention, Alcaraz confessed that he loves this match: “I am actually comfortable to be again right here, the place I’ve incredible reminiscences.
I could not have hoped for a greater begin and I hope to proceed like this. I used to be a bit nervous earlier than this match as a result of I had by no means confronted Halys and I did not actually know what to anticipate, however I dealt with the state of affairs very properly and I am trying ahead to getting again on the courtroom.”
His subsequent opponent in California shall be Canadian star Denis Shapovalov, who has at all times been a really erratic participant however who appears to have discovered the best path in current months.
