Alcaraz hunts in Indian Wells: Djokovic as a big challenge!

Alcaraz hunts in Indian Wells: Djokovic as a big challenge!

Indian Wells, Kalifornien, USA - Carlos Alcaraz, the Spanish tennis star, faces a historical opportunity at the ATP-Masters 1000 tournament in Indian Wells. He could become the third player in the story, who wins the tournament three times in a row after this has only been done before that it has previously been successful. During the calendar week, the first major challenge for Alcaraz in the quarter -finals could be waiting for him, where he could meet Djokovic, who defeated him in four sets at the Australian Open six weeks ago. Alcaraz competes with the advantage that the current world ranking list of Jannik Sinner is missing due to a doping lock, which increases his chances of winning, reported laola1.at .

Djokovic himself has a lot at stake, because he strives for his 100th title. After an injury -related break and a disappointing comeback in Doha, he is now back in the game and enjoys a frozen in the first round of the tournament. His possible opponent in the next round could be Nick Kyrgios if he previously defeated a qualifier. In the trainer box, he is given support from Andy Murray, which could possibly contribute to a comeback at the highest level. However, the competition is strong, because Djokovic will meet players like Taylor Fritz, who, despite a mixed season in which he recently lost to Gael Monfils, tries to regain his form. This reports tennis.com .

The excitement in Indian Wells

The international tennis is in the starting blocks: From Wednesday, the BNP Paribas Open will offer a stage for the best players in the world, including Rising stars such as Joao Fonseca and Mirra Andrejewa. Particular attention is paid to Andrejewa, who, with her impressive run at the Australian Open and her title win in Dubai, excited the tennis world. Aryna Sabalenka, the current world rankings, also strives for her first title in California.

The tournament is not only an important event for the men, but also for the women who have wanted to break out of the ongoing sporting dry season of American players since 2001 since Serena Williams won the title. The main competitions promise exciting duels, and the final games are scheduled for March 16. All eyes are aimed at the anniversary round in which the best talents of the sport will fight for the title.