Valerio Minutiello Saturday 16 March 2024, 7:00 pm
It is the most awaited night. Sinner-Alcaraz they compete in the semi-finals at Masters 1000 di Indian Wells, a year later. At stake is the final and second place in the ranking Atp. Last season the Spaniard won, now Jannik is looking for revenge which would also allow him to overtake him in the rankings.
21:15
Sinner and Alcaraz are warming up
Sinner and Alcaraz are very focused and are warming up for the match: there are only a few minutes left, we’re here.
21:10
Sinner, sixth semifinal in a Masters 1000
Another record for Sinner: this against Alcaraz will be the sixth semifinal in a Masters 1000. Fognini is in second place with 3 points.
20:58
Sinner, sixteen consecutive victories in 2024
Sinner has an open series of 19 consecutive victories, and is at 16 in 2024. The last defeat in November 2023 with Djokovic in the last act of the Finals in Turin.
20:41
Paul-Medvedev the other semi-final at Indian Wells
After Sinner and Alcaraz the other Indian Wells semi-final will take place, the one between the American Tommy Paul and the Russian Daniil Medvedev.
20:26
Sinner-Alcaraz, the first challenge in 2019
Here’s how the two tennis players have changed over time since that match in Villena, in April 2019: read the full article.
20:05
Alcaraz’s journey to the semi-final
Carlos Alcaraz he has only given up one set so far, on his debut against Matteo Arnaldi in a tie-break. Then a growing journey. The problems seem to be behind him for the Spaniard.
First round: bye
Second round: Alcaraz-Arnaldi 6-7, 6-0, 6-1
Third round: Alcaraz-Auger-Aliassime 6-2, 6-3
Fourth round: Alcaraz-Maroszan 6-3, 6-3
Fifth round: Alcaraz-Zverev 6-3, 6-1
19:56
Meanwhile on the pitch Berrettini against Atmane in Phoenix
Waiting for Sinner, he’s on the pitch Berrettini to the quarterfinals of the ATP Challenger 125 tournament in Phoenix. Follow the challenge LIVE
19:45
Sinner against Alcaraz: all the numbers of the challenge
Here are the statistics of the challenge (photo from the ATP Tour website)
19:24
Sinner’s journey to the semi-final at Indian Wells
Clear path to Sinner who so far have not left even a set to their opponents. The only one who caused him any trouble was Ben Shelton, which led to a tie-break in the first set.
First round: Bye
Second round: Sinner-Kokkinakis 6-3, 6-0
Third round: Sinner-Struff 6-3, 6-4
Round of 16: Sinner-Shelton 7-6, 6-1
Quarter-finals: Sinner-Lehecka 6-3, 6-3
19:13
Sinner-Alcaraz, the precedents say 4-3 for Jannik
Here is the balance of the challenges between Italian and Spanish.
19:00
Sinner-Alcaraz, what time does the challenge start
The challenge should start at 9.30pm Italian time, when in Indian Wells it will be 1.30am
Campo 1 – Indian Wells