As the ATP Indian Wells Masters progresses, key matchups will test players’ form and adaptability. From Taylor Fritz’s home-court edge to Carlos Alcaraz facing the unpredictable Denis Shapovalov, each battle presents unique challenges.

Carlos Alcaraz made a winning start in Indian Wells. The two-time defending champion faced Quentin Halys in the second round and scored a routine 6-4, 6-2 victory in 67 minutes. Carlos will face Denis Shapovalov in third round.

Jannik Sinner's suspension from the professional tour began on February 9 and will end on May 4, a three-month period in which Alexander Zverev and Carlos Alcaraz have a real chance to get closer to the first position in the ATP ranking (and even dethrone the Italian ace).

INDIAN WELLS: Five-time champion Novak Djokovic tumbled out of the Indian Wells ATP Masters on Saturday, falling in his first match to lucky loser Botic van de Zandschulp as two-time defending champ Carlos Alcaraz advanced.

On the verge of beginning his participation in the 2025 Indian Wells Masters 1000, former ATP World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz made clear his thoughts on Jannik Sinner’s absence from the tournament.

Carlos Alcaraz has been inching closer to reclaim the No.1 position on the rankings table. On Saturday (March 8), he beat Quentin Halys 6-4, 6-2 to kickstart his Indian Wells campaign.

Carlos Alcaraz has established himself as one of the best players of his generation. The Spaniard made his ATP debut in February 2020 and has since won four Grand Slams.

Carlos Alcaraz, the two-time defending champion, begins his Indian Wells Open 2025 campaign against Quentin Halys.