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Alcaraz Takes Out Ruud To Enter Indian Wells QF For Fifth Straight Year

By IANS News March 12, 2026 • 10:02 AM View: 332

Indian Wells QF: The two-time champion Carlos Alcaraz remained perfect in 2026 with his fourth-round win over 6-1, 7-6(2) and advanced to the quarterfinals at Indian Wells Open for the fifth straight year.

The 22-year-old seven-time major champion is bidding to become one of four players to have won three or more Indian Wells singles titles this century, and he is now one of four players to have reached five consecutive quarterfinals in the California desert.

Additionally, he is the first man to reach five quarterfinals here before turning 23.

TAGS Indian Wells QF Indian Wells Carlos Alcaraz Indian Wells Open Cam Norrie Daniil Medvedev Tennis Paradise American Alex Michelsen Novak Djokovic Jack Draper

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