Medvedev ends Alcaraz’s winning run, sets up Sinner final at Indian Wells

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by Hafsa AdilMarch 15, 2026 at 08:22 AM

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Daniil Medvedev defeated Carlos Alcaraz at the Indian Wells Open, ending Alcaraz's 16-match winning streak. The victory on Saturday advanced Medvedev to the final where he will face Jannik Sinner, who defeated Alexander Zverev. Medvedev's participation in the California tournament was initially uncertain due to regional conflict and airspace closures following his Dubai Tennis Championship win. He traveled from the UAE to Oman by land, then flew to Istanbul before arriving in the US just before the tournament. This marks Medvedev's first win against Alcaraz since the 2023 US Open semifinals, preventing a rematch of the 2024 Indian Wells final.

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