Alcaraz & Medvedev Clash in Indian Wells SF

Two of the ATP Tour's most in-form players will meet in the Indian Wells semi-final.

Mar. 13, 2026 at 2:18pm

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World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz, unbeaten in 16 matches to start 2026, will face Daniil Medvedev, who is fresh off a title run in Dubai, in the semi-finals of the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells. Alcaraz has beaten Medvedev in the last two Indian Wells finals, but Medvedev believes the faster court conditions this year could give him an advantage.

Why it matters

This matchup features two of the ATP Tour's top players, with Alcaraz looking to continue his dominant start to the year and Medvedev aiming to regain his spot among the elite. The winner will advance to the Indian Wells final, a prestigious title that both players have won in the past.

The details

Alcaraz leads Medvedev 6-2 in their head-to-head, but Medvedev believes the faster court conditions in Indian Wells this year could work in his favor. Medvedev has won titles in Brisbane and Dubai already in 2026, while Alcaraz claimed the Australian Open and Doha ATP 500 titles. Both players have looked impressive en route to the semi-finals, with Alcaraz dropping just one set and Medvedev not dropping any.

  • The semi-final match is scheduled for Saturday evening, March 13, 2026.

The players

Carlos Alcaraz

The 22-year-old World No. 1 who has won the last two Indian Wells titles and is unbeaten in 16 matches to start 2026.

Daniil Medvedev

The 30-year-old Russian who is fresh off a title run in Dubai and is one of just two men yet to drop a set in Indian Wells this year.

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What they’re saying

“If it's Carlos, I feel like I'm playing great — very good tennis. I never want to jump into conclusions [and say it's the] best tennis of my life or whatever. I'm playing very good.”

— Daniil Medvedev (atptour.com)

“Tennis is about choosing the right shot in about half a second. Sometimes I just miss the shot because I didn't choose the right one. In my mind, I have like seven, five options, sometimes it's tricky for me to pick the right one.”

— Carlos Alcaraz (atptour.com)

What’s next

The winner of the Alcaraz-Medvedev semi-final will advance to the Indian Wells final on Sunday, March 14, 2026.

The takeaway

This highly anticipated semi-final matchup between two of the ATP Tour's top players will showcase the current state of men's tennis, with the winner positioning themselves as a favorite to claim the prestigious Indian Wells title.