The Spanish tennis player Carlos Alcaraz crushed the Bulgarian Grigor Dimitrov at the Indian Wells Masters 1,000, with a score of 6-1 and 6-1, thus achieving his fifteenth consecutive victory in the tournament and advancing to the quarterfinals. Alcaraz will face Argentine Francisco Cerúndolo in the next round, keeping alive the pursuit of a triplet at Indian Wells, a feat only achieved by Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic.
In a match that lasted 74 minutes, Alcaraz completely overwhelmed Dimitrov, who committed 28 unforced errors and only managed twelve winners. After this match, Alcaraz celebrated his 50th victory in fast surface Masters 1,000 tournaments, highlighting his almost impeccable performance from the beginning of the match.
In the quarterfinals, Alcaraz will face Francisco Cerúndolo, world number 25, for the first time on a fast court. Cerúndolo, who defeated Australian Alex De Minaur, has shown a high level of play at Indian Wells by overcoming previous rounds against notable opponents.
Alcaraz, who showcased solid and effective tennis throughout the match, secured his place in the next phase. With 20 winners and only fourteen unforced errors, the Spanish player stood out on the central court of Indian Wells despite the weather conditions.
Alcaraz's upcoming matchup against Cerúndolo promises to be exciting, as both players will seek to advance in the tournament in one of the most anticipated matches of the competition. The final rounds of the ATP tournament are scheduled for Saturday, with the WTA and ATP finals set for Sunday.
