Carlos Alcaraz defeated Cameron Norrie 6-3, 6-4 in the Indian Wells quarterfinals, becoming the youngest player to reach five consecutive semifinals at the tournament.
The world No.1 avenged his Paris Masters 2025 loss to Norrie and equalled the record set by Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic. At 22, Alcaraz surpassed both legends by achieving the milestone earlier in his career. He now faces Daniil Medvedev, who extended his winning streak to eight matches after beating defending champion Jack Draper 6-1, 7-5.
World No.2 Jannik Sinner advanced with a dominant 6-1, 6-2 win over American youngster Learner Tien. He will meet fourth-ranked Alexander Zverev, who eased past Arthur Fils 6-2, 6-3. The clash promises high-intensity tennis between two rising stars of the ATP Tour.
Aryna Sabalenka overcame Victoria Mboko 7-6, 6-4 to secure her semifinal spot. The Belarusian top seed will face Linda Noskova of the Czech Republic as she continues her pursuit of a maiden Indian Wells title.
Alcaraz’s record-breaking run at Indian Wells strengthens his claim as the new “desert king,” while Sinner and Zverev prepare for a blockbuster semifinal. Sabalenka’s progress adds further excitement to the women’s draw.
