Two-time defending champion Carlos Alcaraz launched his bid for a rare Indian Wells three-peat with a bang on Saturday, racing into the third round with a 6-4, 6-2 victory over France's Quentin Halys.

Carlos Alcaraz has been inching closer to reclaim the No.1 position on the rankings table. On Saturday (March 8), he beat Quentin Halys 6-4, 6-2 to kickstart his Indian Wells campaign.

Jannik Sinner's suspension from the professional tour began on February 9 and will end on May 4, a three-month period in which Alexander Zverev and Carlos Alcaraz have a real chance to get closer to the first position in the ATP ranking (and even dethrone the Italian ace).

Before the Indian Wells Masters 1000 – where he triumphed in both 2023 and 2024 – Carlos Alcaraz will play an exhibition match against Frances Tiafoe in Puerto Rico today. The Spaniard and the American love to have fun in this type of match where there is no pressure and had already faced each other in Charlotte in December 2024.

Defending champions Carlos Alcaraz and Iga Swiatek return to Indian Wells Open 2025 hoping to successfully defend their title.