Djokovic edges Kovacevic to reach Indian Wells Last 16Novak Djokovic of Serbia plays Aleksandar Kovacevic of the United States during Day 6 of the BNP Paribas Open at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden on March 09, 2026 in Indian Wells, California. Novak Djokovic of Serbia plays Aleksandar Kovacevic of the United States during Day 6 of the BNP Paribas Open at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden on March 09, 2026 in Indian Wells, California. Matthew Stockman / Getty Images / AFPINDIAN WELLS, United States — Novak Djokovic clawed out a 6-4, 1-6, 6-4 victory over 72nd-ranked American Aleksandar Kovacevic on Monday (Tuesday Manila time) to reach the fourth round at Indian Wells for the first time since 2017. With five Indian Wells titles, Djokovic is tied for the record with Swiss great Roger Federer. Alcaraz, riding a 13-0 match winning streak as he chases a third Indian Wells title, headlined the night session, taking on France's Arthur Rinderknech.

Source: Philippine Star March 10, 2026 03:30 UTC