Carlos Alcaraz, of Spain, celebrates after defeating Jannik Sinner, of Italy, in a semifinal match at the BNP Paribas Open tennis tournament in Indian Wells, Calif.
Indian Wells Open: Carlos Alcaraz Beats Jannik Sinner In 3 Sets, Enters Final - In Pics
Spanish tennis sensation Carlos Alcaraz halted Jannik Sinner's 19-match unbeaten run, trouncing the Italian 1-6, 6-3, 6-2 in the Indian Wells Open 2024 semi-finals on Sunday (March 17, 2024) to book a summit clash against the winner of the other last-four match between Tommy Paul and Daniil Medvedev. Australian Open champion Sinner had won 16 straight matches to begin the year – and 19 in all stretching back to last season – but the number three seed had no answer to the Spaniard after winning the first set. Defending Indian Wells champion Alcaraz was broken twice after a three-hour rain delay as Sinner raced to a 6-1 first set victory. But having faced deuce on his opening service game of the second set, the Spaniard grabbed the initiative with an early break.
BNP Paribas Open Tennis Tournament Photo: AP/Mark J. Terrill
Carlos Alcaraz, of Spain, left, embraces Jannik Sinner, of Italy, after defeating him in a semifinal match at the BNP Paribas Open tennis tournament in Indian Wells, Calif.
BNP Paribas Open Tennis Tournament Photo: AP/Mark J. Terrill
Carlos Alcaraz, of Spain, returns to Jannik Sinner, of Italy, during a semifinal match at the BNP Paribas Open tennis tournament in Indian Wells, Calif.
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Jannik Sinner, of Italy, returns a shot against Carlos Alcaraz, of Spain, during a semifinal match at the BNP Paribas Open tennis tournament in Indian Wells, Calif.
BNP Paribas Open Tennis Tournament Photo: AP/Ryan Sun
Carlos Alcaraz, of Spain, reaches for a shot from Jannik Sinner, of Italy, during a semifinal at the BNP Paribas Open tennis tournament in Indian Wells, Calif.
BNP Paribas Open Tennis Tournament Photo: AP/Ryan Sun
Jannik Sinner, of Italy, reacts after winning a game against Carlos Alcaraz, of Spain, during a semifinal at the BNP Paribas Open tennis tournament in Indian Wells, Calif.
BNP Paribas Open Tennis Tournament Photo: AP/Ryan Sun
Carlos Alcaraz, of Spain, returns a shot against Jannik Sinner, of Italy, during a semifinal match at the BNP Paribas Open tennis tournament in Indian Wells, Calif.
BNP Paribas Open Tennis Tournament Photo: AP/Ryan Sun
Carlos Alcaraz, of Spain, hits a forehand to Jannik Sinner, of Italy, during a semifinal at the BNP Paribas Open tennis tournament in Indian Wells, Calif.
BNP Paribas Open Tennis Tournament Photo: AP/Ryan Sun
Jannik Sinner, of Italy, returns a shot against Carlos Alcaraz, of Spain, during a semifinal match at the BNP Paribas Open tennis tournament in Indian Wells, Calif.
BNP Paribas Open Tennis Tournament Photo: AP/Ryan Sun
Jannik Sinner, of Italy, hits a return to Carlos Alcaraz, of Spain, during a semifinal at the BNP Paribas Open tennis tournament in Indian Wells, Calif.
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