Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz and Poland’s Iga Swiatek cemented their status as tennis royalty this weekend, clinching singles titles at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells. Alcaraz defended his men’s crown with a fiery 7-6 (5), 6-1 victory over Russia’s Daniil Medvedev, while Swiatek dominated the women’s draw.
For Alcaraz, this win marks his first trophy since Wimbledon 2023 and solidifies him as the first man since Novak Djokovic to successfully defend the Indian Wells title. The 20-year-old battled back from a sprained ankle suffered in February, admitting his journey to the final wasn’t easy. "After every match, I felt better and more confident," he said post-victory. "Winning a Masters 1000 again gives me huge motivation."
Medvedev, known for his gritty comebacks, tipped his hat to Alcaraz’s dominance: "It’s definitely your court. Hopefully, one day you’ll let me play better here!"
While Swiatek’s triumph rounded out the weekend’s action, Alcaraz’s blend of power and finesse stole headlines—proving once again why he’s the ATP’s brightest young star.
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The 20-year-old battled back from a sprained ankle suffered in February, admitting his journey to the final wasn’t easy. "After every match, I felt better and more confident," he said post-victory. "Winning a Masters 1000 again gives me huge motivation."
