Medvedev stuns Alcaraz to set up Sinner final
World number two Jannik Sinner puts on a masterclass to beat Alexander Zverev 6-2 6-4 and reach his first final at Indian Wells, while Daniil Medvedev ends Carlos Alcaraz's winning run.
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Notable Quotes
"It's an amazing feeling to beat someone like Carlos - the number one in the world."
— Daniil Medvedev , Athlete
"I think he just played an amazing match. Since the start of the match until the end of the match, he was playing unreal."
— Carlos Alcaraz , Athlete
"It was a great performance - very solid from the back of the court."
— Jannik Sinner , Athlete
"Y no estoy tocando bien la pelota…"
— Carlos Alcaraz , Athlete
"Depende de ti que no te gane"
— Samuel López , Athlete
Key People
Alexander Zverev is a German professional tennis player who recently won his first Grand Slam title at the French Open.
Carlos Alcaraz is a Spanish professional tennis player who is considered one of the rising stars of the sport.
Daniil Medvedev is a professional tennis player and former US Open champion.
Jannik Sinner is an Italian professional tennis player known for his powerful play and young talent.
Carlos Alcaraz's coach.
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World number two Jannik Sinner puts on a masterclass to beat Alexander Zverev 6-2 6-4 and reach his first final at Indian Wells, while Daniil Medvedev ends Carlos Alcaraz's winning run.
Daniil Medvedev defeated Carlos Alcaraz 6-3, 7-6(3), ending Alcaraz's 16-match winning streak and advancing to the Indian Wells final against Jannik Sinner.
Carlos Alcaraz lost to Daniil Medvedev 6-3, 7-6(3) in the Indian Wells semifinals, ending his 16-match winning streak this season.
Carlos Alcaraz suffered his first loss of 2026, falling to Daniil Medvedev 6-3, 7-6(3) in the Indian Wells semifinals, while Jannik Sinner advanced to the final.
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