The men’s final is scheduled for Sunday in Indian Wells, featuring two of the sport’s biggest stars.
[1] Carlos Alcaraz vs. [5] daniel medvedev
Carlos Alcaraz and Daniil Medvedev will meet on Sunday in the men’s final after their respective victories on Saturday in the semifinals.
Medvedev defeated Frances Tiafoe in the first semifinalwhich lasted one hour and 46 minutes.
A finalist at last 🙌@DaniilMedwed adds 19 consecutive victories to defeat Tiafoe and advance to his first final in Indian Wells 7-5, 7-6(4).#TennisParadise pic.twitter.com/uGzuuYsqot
— BNP Paribas Open (@BNPPARIBASOPEN) March 18, 2023
Tiafoe, a 25-year-old from Maryland playing in his first Masters 1000 semifinal, showed a lot of struggle, but in the end, Medvedev was too much.
The eighth match point is the charm 😉
to the end 👉 @DaniilMedwed#TennisParadise pic.twitter.com/vSsbicjnep
— BNP Paribas Open (@BNPPARIBASOPEN) March 18, 2023
With the win, Medvedev extends his match winning streak to 19.
What a great men’s semifinal duel Daniil Medvedev vs Francis Tiafoe. @BNPPARIBASOPEN2 sets 7-5,7-6 Medvedev advances to the final. @KESQ @BlakeArthur24 @BaileyKESQ pic.twitter.com/5tccRVjso6
—Chris Tarpening (@Tarp1969) March 18, 2023
The second semi-final featured two young superstars in the sport, Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner.
Here’s to many more encounters 🤗#TennisParadise pic.twitter.com/fFSt1xBJCY
— BNP Paribas Open (@BNPPARIBASOPEN) March 19, 2023
The top favorite and Spanish 19-year-old prevailed, defeating Sinner in straight sets to advance to their first final in Indian Wells.
First Indian Wells final@carlosalcaraz he defeats Sinner 7-6(4), 6-3 to set up a title showdown with Medvedev.#TennisParadise pic.twitter.com/Y4okEnDMSY
— BNP Paribas Open (@BNPPARIBASOPEN) March 19, 2023
The world No. 2 and 2022 US Open champion can earn the ranking of world No. 1 with a win on Sunday.
Carlos Alcaraz goes to the final@BNPPARIBASOPENin Indian Wells at 1h52min what a great game. The men’s doubles finals are next at Stadium 1. pic.twitter.com/K3WuKHMuD2
—Chris Tarpening (@Tarp1969) March 19, 2023
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