Carlos Alcaraz Clinches Back-to-Back Indian Wells Titles
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Indian Wells ATP Tournament Final |
| Date | Sunday |
| Winner | Carlos Alcaraz (Spain) |
| Runner-up | Daniil Medvedev (Russia) |
| Score | 7-6 (7/5), 6-1 |
| Achievement | Alcaraz became the first player to win back-to-back Indian Wells titles since Novak Djokovic (2014-2016). |
| Previous Title | First title since Wimbledon in July 2023 |
| 2023 Season Start | Stuttering start, including early exit at Australian Open and an ankle injury. |
| First Set | Medvedev led 3-0, but Alcaraz won the tiebreaker 7-5. |
| Second Set | Alcaraz dominated, winning 6-1. |
| Match Highlights | Featured passing shots, drop shots, volleys, lobs. Alcaraz retrieved a challenging lob. |
| Medvedev's Issue | Hindered by an ankle injury, similar to last year's final against Alcaraz. |
| Alcaraz's Motivation | Indian Wells title provided motivation for the upcoming clay court season. |