Jannik Sinner is set to face Daniil Medvedev in the Indian Wells final after both players secured impressive victories.
Medvedev Ends Alcaraz’s Winning Streak
Daniil Medvedev brought an end to Carlos Alcaraz’s perfect start to 2026 to reach the final at Indian Wells. Alcaraz began the year by winning the Australian Open and was on a 16-match winning streak until facing Medvedev. The Russian secured a 6-3 7-6 (7-3) victory.
Medvedev said it was an amazing feeling to beat someone like Carlos Alcaraz. He added that it’s a great feeling to play players like Sinner or Novak Djokovic, and even better to beat them.
Medvedev took both break-point opportunities in the first set. He extended his own winning streak to nine matches after taking last month’s Dubai Tennis Championship title. Alcaraz said that Medvedev played an amazing match and that he had never seen Medvedev play like this.
Sinner’s Solid Performance Against Zverev
Jannik Sinner caught the eye with a 6-2 6-4 win over Alexander Zverev. Sinner has won 21 of his 24 titles on hard courts. He looked on top form as he raced to victory against Zverev in one hour and 23 minutes.
Sinner said it was a great performance and that he was very solid from the back of the court. He added that he tried to go for shots and that felt like one of the keys. Sinner also noted that he tried to mix it up against Zverev’s huge serve and was very precise.
Sinner has endured a frustrating start to 2026, failing to reach a final prior to this event. The Italian dropped just four points on serve and broke twice in the first set. Zverev struggled to find rhythm on serve in the opening set. Sinner won six of the eight second-serve return points.
Zverev saved three break points in the opening service game of the second set, but he was ultimately broken to trail 4-3 with the remainder of the match staying on serve.
Sinner Aims for Hard-Court Milestone
Sinner is aiming to become just the third man – after Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic – to capture all six ATP Masters 1,000 hard-court titles. Sinner has now won seven of his 11 meetings with Zverev.
Medvedev has won two ATP Tour titles in 2026. Sinner last reached an ATP Tour final in November. Medvedev has finished runner-up at the California event on two occasions.
The 30-year-old Medvedev, who beat defending champion Jack Draper in the quarter-finals, will face Sinner in the final.
The final will see Medvedev and Sinner battle it out for the Indian Wells title.