Medvedev upsets No.1 Carlos Alcaraz in Indian Wells semifinal; Sabalenka reaches final
World number one and 20-year-old Spanish tennis star Carlos Alcaraz suffered a straight-sets defeat to Russian player Daniil Medvedov at the BNP Paribas Open, ending his sixteen-match winning streak for this year. The match concluded with scores of six-three in sets seven-six (seven-threes) as King Carlo's team was not able to keep up their momentum against Russia number one who held nerve throughout game and won final set decisively while Sabalenka reached Indian Wells women singles semifinal after straight-sets victory over Alcaraz.
Key Points
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1Daniil Medvedev defeated Carlos Alcaraz in straight sets during the men's singles semifinal of Indian Wells.
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2The win ended a sixteen-match winning streak for world number one and marked King Carlos' first defeat since 2019 (noted as 'first time in 2026').
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3[Former coach Brad Gilbert praised Medvedev after he eliminated Alcaraz to reach the final.
Developments
Perspectives
Daniil Medvedev ended Carlos Alcaraz's sixteen-match winning streak and eliminated him in the semifinals of Indian Wells.
— [Mar 15, 04:25] Daniil Medvedev's Aggression Against Carlos Alcaraz Draws Brad Gilbert's Praise After Indian Wells Upset (Profootballnetwork)World number one Carlos Alcaraz suffered a straight-sets defeat to world champion and former French Open winner in the men's singles semifinal.
— [Mar 15, 02:53] Medvedev stuns Alcaraz; Sabalenka reaches Indian Wells final (Timesofoman)King Carlos came up short for his first time since winning Wimbledon and French Open titles in the last two years to reach a career-high ranking.
— [Mar 15, 02:49] King Alcaraz comes close but falls at Indian Wells (Perthnow.com.au)Daniil Medvedev's performance has left tennis fans and critics alike in awe for his ability to see out a victory over the young Spanish player.
— [Mar 15, 04:26] Daniil Medvedev stuns Carlos Alcaraz at Indian Wells (Profootballnetwork)Carlos Alcaraz's straight-sets defeat by world champion and former French Open winner in men's singles semifinal was a significant upset.
— [Mar 15, 02:49] King Alcaraz comes close but falls at Indian Wells (Perthnow.com.au)Daniil Medvedav defeated Carlos Alcaraz 6-3, 7–6(4) to end a player's sixteen-match winning streak at Indian Wells. Former world No. 1 and Coco Gauff's coach Brad Gilbert praised the victory as "tremendous effort," highlighting Medveevs aggressive shotmaking on ground rallies that proved decisive against his opponent in one hour, thirty-seven minutes of play
Daniil Medvedev advanced past world number one Carlos Alcaraz with a straight-set victory at Indian Wells' men's semifinal while Jannik Sinner defeated Alexander Zverev for his spot; Aryna Sabalenka also reached the women's final after beating Linda Noskova, facing Elena Rybakina in her opponent of Elina Svitolina.
Daniil Medvedev defeated Carlos Alcaraz with straight sets (6–3, 7–6) and Jannik Sinner advanced past Alexander Zverey by a score of two games to one in six-sets victory at the BNP Paribas Open.