INDIAN WELLS: Former world number ones Carlos Alcaraz and Daniil Medvedev will battle for a first Indian Wells ATP Masters 1000 title after straight sets semifinal victories on Saturday (Sunday in Manila). Carlos Alcaraz of Spain serves to Jannik Sinner of Italy during their Indian Wells Masters semifinal tennis match in Indian Wells, California on Saturday, March 18, 2023. AFP PHOTO Carlos Alcaraz of Spain serves to Jannik Sinner of Italy during their Indian Wells Masters semifinal tennis match in Indian Wells, California on Saturday, March 18, 2023. AFP PHOTOAfter a season start delayed by injury, Alcaraz has won the title in Buenos Aires and reached the final in Rio de Janeiro last month. The sixth-ranked Russian — who had never made it past the fourth round at Indian Wells — survived a late surge from Frances Tiafoe for a 7-5, 7-6 (7/4) victory over the 16th-ranked American.

Source: Manila Times March 20, 2023 03:55 UTC