Indian Wells Draw Features Potential Djokovic-Alcaraz Quarterfinal Clash
Carlos Alcaraz aims for a historic third consecutive title, while Novak Djokovic seeks his 100th career singles crown.
- Carlos Alcaraz is pursuing a rare Indian Wells 'three-peat,' a feat achieved only by Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer in the tournament's history.
- Novak Djokovic, returning from recent injury struggles, seeks a record-breaking sixth Indian Wells title and his 100th career singles victory.
- Top-seeded Alexander Zverev and Stefanos Tsitsipas could meet in a compelling men's quarterfinal, with American Taylor Fritz also in contention to replicate his 2022 triumph.
- On the women's side, defending champion Iga Swiatek faces a potential quarterfinal rematch against Qinwen Zheng, who defeated her in the 2024 Olympic semifinals.
- American women, including Coco Gauff and Madison Keys, aim to end a 24-year title drought at Indian Wells, with Serena Williams being the last U.S. winner in 2001.