Carlos Alcaraz, of Spain, right, shakes hands with Alexander Zverev, of Germany, after a quarterfinal match, won by Alcaraz, at the BNP Paribas Open tennis tournament in Indian Wells, California.
Indian Wells Open: Carlos Alcaraz Sets Up Semi-Final With Jannik Sinner - In Pics
Spanish tennis star Carlos Alcaraz survived a swarm of bees that caused a nearly two-hour delay and went on to a 6-3 6-1 victory over Alexander Zverev to reach the semi-finals of the Indian Well Masters 2024 (also known as the BNP Paribas Open) on Friday, March 15, 2024. Alcaraz swatted at the bees buzzing around him before running for cover and the match was suspended 19 minutes in with Alcaraz serving tied at 1-1, Associated Press reported. The bee vacuumer was summoned to the court with a spray bottle that he used to douse seats and the walls around the court. The match resumed after a delay of one hour, 48 minutes. The actual playing time was 1:29. Jannik Sinner defeated Jiri Lehecka 6-3 6-3 to extend his winning streak to 16 consecutive matches this year. He will play Alcaraz in the semis on Saturday.
Indian Wells Tennis: Carlos Alcaraz vs Alexander Zverev | Photo: AP/Mark J. Terrill
Alexander Zverev, of Germany, waves to the crowd after losing to Carlos Alcaraz, of Spain, during a quarterfinal match at the BNP Paribas Open tennis tournament in Indian Wells, California.
Indian Wells Tennis: Carlos Alcaraz vs Alexander Zverev | Photo: AP/Mark J. Terrill
Alexander Zverev, of Germany, returns to Carlos Alcaraz, of Spain, during a quarterfinal match at the BNP Paribas Open tennis tournament in Indian Wells, California.
Indian Wells Tennis: Carlos Alcaraz vs Alexander Zverev | Photo: AP/Mark J. Terrill
Carlos Alcaraz, of Spain, reacts after winning a point against Alexander Zverev, of Germany, during a quarterfinal match at the BNP Paribas Open tennis tournament in Indian Wells, California.
Indian Wells Tennis: Carlos Alcaraz vs Alexander Zverev | Photo: AP/Mark J. Terrill
Carlos Alcaraz, of Spain, returns to Alexander Zverev, of Germany, during a quarterfinal match at the BNP Paribas Open tennis tournament in Indian Wells, California.
Indian Wells Tennis: Carlos Alcaraz vs Alexander Zverev | Photo: AP/Mark J. Terrill
Carlos Alcaraz, of Spain, reacts as he plays Alexander Zverev, of Germany, during a quarterfinal match at the BNP Paribas Open tennis tournament in Indian Wells, California.
Indian Wells Tennis: Carlos Alcaraz vs Alexander Zverev | Photo: AP/Mark J. Terrill
Alexander Zverev, of Germany, returns to Carlos Alcaraz, of Spain, during a quarterfinal match at the BNP Paribas Open tennis tournament in Indian Wells, California.
Indian Wells Tennis: Carlos Alcaraz vs Alexander Zverev | Photo: AP/Mark J. Terrill
A beekeeper is high-fived by fans during an interruption in play in a quarterfinal match between Carlos Alcaraz, of Spain, and Alexander Zverev, of Germany, at the BNP Paribas Open tennis tournament in Indian Wells, California.
Indian Wells Tennis: Carlos Alcaraz vs Alexander Zverev | Photo: AP/Mark J. Terrill
A beekeeper sprays a bee during an interruption I play in a quarterfinal match between Carlos Alcaraz, of Spain, and Alexander Zverev, of Germany, at the BNP Paribas Open tennis tournament in Indian Wells, California.
Indian Wells Tennis: Carlos Alcaraz vs Alexander Zverev | Photo: AP/Mark J. Terrill
Carlos Alcaraz, of Spain, swats away a bee as he plays Alexander Zverev, of Germany, during a quarterfinal match at the BNP Paribas Open tennis tournament in Indian Wells, California.
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