Carlos Alcaraz began his bid for an Indian Wells three-peat with a 6-4, 6-2 win over Quentin Halys in the first round on Saturday.

ATP World No. 2 Carlos Alcaraz embarked on his quest for a third straight title at Indian Wells on Saturday. Alcaraz looked at home during his second-round match against Quentin Halys and apparently felt at home.

Alcaraz emerged with a comfortable 6-4, 6-2 win as he hopes to join Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic in the three-peat club at Indian Wells

Daniil Medvedev breezed through his Indian Wells opener on Saturday before the Russian tennis star sent a pointed message in the direction of Carlos Alcaraz. We'll be bringing you the very latest updates, pictures and video on this breaking news story.

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.

INDIAN WELLS, California - Australian Open champion Madison Keys crushed Anastasia Potapova 6-3 6-0 at Indian Wells on Saturday in her first match as a Grand Slam champion, while Carlos Alcaraz began his bid for an Indian Wells three-peat with a 6-4 6-2 win over Quentin Halys.

Two-time defending champion Carlos Alcaraz raced into the third round at Indian Wells on Saturday, launching his bid for a rare three-peat with a 6-4, 6-2 victory over France's Quentin Halys.Later world number one Aryna Sabalenka launched her bid for an elusive Indian Wells title against hard-hitting American McCartney Kessler,