Carlos Alcaraz defeats Daniil Medvedev to take Indian Wells title and top spot in world rankings
After falling in the 2022 semifinals to fellow countryman and tennis legend Rafa Nadal, Carlos Alcaraz earns his first title at Indian Wells.
California Carlos 🌴🏆@carlosalcaraz does not drop a set en route to winning a maiden Indian Wells title. He snaps Medvedev’s 19-match win streak 6-3, 6-2.#TennisParadise pic.twitter.com/0rVX4s9JMP
— BNP Paribas Open (@BNPPARIBASOPEN) March 20, 2023
CARLOS ALCARAZ - 2023 BNP Paribas Open Men's Singles Champion
A legend for a New Era 👑🇪🇸#TennisParadise | @carlosalcaraz pic.twitter.com/j03CeVIJXL
— BNP Paribas Open (@BNPPARIBASOPEN) March 20, 2023
The 19-year-old defeated Daniil Medvedev in straight sets (6-3, 6-2), ending Medvedev's 19-match win streak.
Was having so much fun with World No. 1 and @BNPPARIBASOPEN champion the ATP guy told me to get on with the interview...
— Blake Arthur (@BlakeArthur24) March 20, 2023
Thanks for the time @carlosalcaraz & congrats on the title! Many more to come! Vamos! @KESQ @Tarp1969 @IndianWellsCA #Alcaraz #TennisParadise #carlosalcaraz pic.twitter.com/bRzDsh8VZV
With the win, the 2022 US Open champion will re-take his spot as the World No. 1.
On Monday, it’s back to No.1️⃣
— BNP Paribas Open (@BNPPARIBASOPEN) March 20, 2023
Congratulations, @carlosalcaraz 👏#TennisParadise pic.twitter.com/dqOrb5c7MJ
