Alcaraz keeps rolling
Carlos Alcaraz extended his unbeaten 2026 run to 16 matches by beating Cameron Norrie 6-3, 6-4 in the Indian Wells quarterfinals — he’s set to face Daniil Medvedev in the semis. The win underlined Alcaraz’s tactical maturity this year and keeps him the tournament favorite going into the semis on March 13–14 weekend Alcaraz sets up Medvedev Indian Wells semifinal, Sabalenka also advances Highlights and Sets Alcaraz vs Norrie (6-3, 6-4) in Indian Wells 2026 | 03/13/2026.
Alcaraz won 73 points to Norrie’s 57 and served 43/57 (75%) in a 1‑hour 33‑minute match [atptour.com]. He created 10 break chances and converted 4 of 10 break points [atptour.com], finishing with 27 winners, 26 unforced errors and 19 forehand winners, according to the ATP match report and post‑match notes [atptour.com]. Daniil Medvedev reached the other semi by beating Jack Draper 6‑1, 7‑5 and arrives in the desert fresh off a Dubai title the week before Indian Wells [tennismajors.com]. Alcaraz’s win made him the third man ever to reach five straight Indian Wells semi‑finals — joining Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic — and moved his head‑to‑head with Norrie to 6‑3, per the ATP Tour [atptour.com].
