Fans and insiders thought that this change would especially hurt the champion of the last two editions – Carlos Alcaraz – who had played exceptional tennis in both 2023 and 20

Carlos Alcaraz, a two-time defending champion at Indian Wells, said the absence of world No. 1 Jannik Sinner "didn't change [anything] at all."

Despite the organizers' decision to change surface after 25 years, Carlos Alcaraz is ready to defend his title in Indian Wells. The Spanish ace has a particular feeling with the first Masters 1000 of the season, having won in the last two editions by beating Daniil Medvedev in the final on both occasions.

The Spanish tennis star can become just the third to win three consecutive titles at the iconic Indian Wells tournament.

Spanish ATP World No. 3 Carlos Alcaraz expressed surprise over a significant change at Indian Wells, where he aims to secure his third consecutive title.

He took charge in 2023 and claimed back-to-back titles. If he lifts another trophy in the desert next Sunday, the 21-year-old will become the third player with three consecutive titles.He will join Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic, the ultimate tournament's legends, on the exclusive list.

Carlos Alcaraz will take a softly-softly approach as he vies to become just the third man to win three straight titles at Indian Wells, where he could find a member of that exclusive club, Novak Djokovic,

He could become just the third man to do so after Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer. Read more at straitstimes.com.

ODJ: Carlos Alcaraz doesn’t necessarily have an easy draw here but with several of his key rivals either out-of-form, injured, or inconsistent, he feels like th

Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz doesn't understand why the courts have been resurfaced at the ATP Masters 1000 tournament in Southern California.