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The point to win the match:
Key moments
End of the match:
In a match that cost Alcaraz a lot of work, he won 6-3 and 7-6 against Francisco Cerúndolo. The Spaniard will face Jack Draper in the semifinals.
Set 2: 6-6 (5-2)
With a difference of 3 points, Alcaraz is already 5-2. Cerúndolo was encouraged, but he met a Spanish wall. The second set has a clear dominator and it will be difficult for the Argentinian to come back.
Set 2: 6-6 (3-0)
The Spaniard takes the initiative and quickly goes 3-0 up. Carlos Alcaraz seeks to close the match and not extend it to a third set. Cerúndolo had his chances, but failed to take them.
Set 2: 6-6
WE HAVE A TIEBREAK! EVERYTHING WILL BE DEFINED IN THE TIEBREAK. THE SECOND SET BETWEEN CARLOS ALCARAZ AND FRANCISCO CERÚNDOLO, WILL HAVE A WORTHY END TO THE QUARTERFINALS AT INDIAN WELLS.
Set 2: 5-6
The Argentinean will secure a tiebreak if necessary. Carlos Alcaraz will serve 5-6 down and will have to win his service game, to be able to go to the tiebreak and close the match. We will have a great closing of the set.
Set 2: 5-5
With no problems and with the confidence he has had in the last games, Carlos Alcaraz goes 5-5. Cerúndolo did not have the same minimal chance of danger in this game on the Spaniard's serve.
Set 2: 4-5
The Argentine took an air of confidence. To take a 5-4 lead. He puts all the pressure on Alcaraz that if he loses the game, he will also lose the set. He has all the responsibility in this game.
Set 2: 4-4
We are even! 4-4. The Spaniard recovered and looks as confident as in the first set. The indications from his bench, has been fundamental to correct and get back into the dynamic of the match.
Set 2: 3-4
UFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF! ALCARAZ BROKE AND GOT BACK IN THE MATCH. The Spaniard got the best of his repertoire and took Cerúndolo's serve. Carlitos will look to equalize the actions and get 4-4.
Set 2: 2-4
Set 2: 1-4
Break confirmed. Cerúndolo goes up by 1-4. The Spaniard is completely disconnected and is quite far from being able to come back. It is very likely that we will have a third set and that is where everything will be defined.
Set 2: 1-3
LADIES AND LADIES, FRANCISCO CLOSED IT! THE ARGENTINIAN SNATCHES CARLOS ALCARAZ'S SERVE AND WE HAVE A MATCH. WE ARE 1-3 IN FAVOR OF THE LATIN AMERICAN.
Set 2: 1-2
Even game! Second set quite disputed and evenly matched. Francisco Cerúndolo has been very fine every time he serves. The Argentinean must raise his level when Alcaraz attacks him.
Set 2: 1-1
The second set has an even start, we are 1-1. No breaks and nothing new.
First set: 6-3- Carlos Alcaraz
In a very even set, where the Spaniard did not have the best level, he managed to take the first set by 6-3. Alcaraz took advantage of Cerúndolo's errors with his serve to take the lead.
Set 1 | 5-3
THEY WOKE UP THE BEAST! AT THE LEAST EXPECTED MOMENT, THE SPANIARD STOLE THE ARGENTINE'S SERVE AND WILL SERVE TO TAKE THE FIRST SET.
Set 1 | 4-3
Alcaraz had to finish a quiet service match and I won it on wax. If it goes to the break. The wind has been dead for the last 10 minutes in Indian Wells. The last semifinalist of the tournament is defined.
Set 1 | 3-3
Alcaraz is unable to impose his conditions and we are 3-3. Francisco has had a high percentage of points earned with his first service. The Argentine has a correct party and has been at the height of what we saw on the field.
Set 1 | 3-2
ALCARAZ IS SAVED AGAIN! In Spanish you have options that will break your service, but supported by your powerful drive, you can move forward. Cerundolo continues to speak at the party's key moments.
Set 1 | 2-2
I work hard enough, but I manage to win my loot game. It was an electrifying party start, but in all games we had quiet options. We take 25 minutes and just go 2-2.
Set 1 | 2-1
We're going to rest. Alcaraz again raised a break against. The Spanish has been inaccurate. The wind has not helped the party to develop normally. This has affected the service of both.
Set 1 | 1-1
Cerundolo tuvo a good game of loot, with confidence and success. The Argentine equalized the shares and we are 1-1. You have many options to have more chances in the game, but it is very imprecise.
Set 1 | 1-0
Intense party start!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! A madness
Carlos Alcaraz raised a 0-40 lower and managed to save his game of service. The Argentine had several chances to play the game, but made mistakes at the key moments.
Jumping the players to the court and in the draw, the Argentine won. I made the decision that Carlos Alcaraz wanted to start his career. A quarter-final match is coming at Indian Wells.
Mohamed Lahyani will be the judge today.
Let's restore the antecedents:
In the H2H, 1-0 Alcaraz, recording his triumph on the ATP Tour. He won 6-1 and 7-5 at Queen's last season.
Before, in a difficult match, the Argentine defeated Palmanova's M15 by 6-2 and 6-4. It was 2019, in Spanish, five years less, being a chaval who empezaba, in the champion of Roland Garros, Wimbledon or Indian Wells that is now.
The world's number one smiles and is in the semi-finals:
Alcaraz goes through Nadal's record:
The Spanish seeks to equal what Nadal achieved. 3 titles in his honors, achieved in 2007, 2009 and 2013, and was a finalist in 2011 and 2022.
Men's Singles
Champion: Carlos Alcaraz (Spain)
Women's Singles
Champion: Iga Swiatek (Poland)
It is worth remembering that the Polish team is in the semifinals of the tournament. Alcaraz will have to beat the Argentine today, to reach that stage too.
Let us remember the tournament scoring system:
- ATP (Men) - Masters 1000
- Champion: 1000
- Finalist: 600
- Semifinalist: 400
- Quarter finals: 200
- Fourth round: 100
- Third round: 50
- Second round: 30
- First round: 10
The Argentine against the biggest:
Cerundolo has played 26 matches against top ten players and has a record of 13-13. He has surpassed the Norwegian Casper Ruud (Bastad 2022, Barcelona and Masters 1000 de Paris 2023, and Laver Cup 2024), the Russian Andrey Rublev (Hamburg 2022, Umag and Masters 1000 de Paris 2024), the Canadian Felix Auger-Aliassime (Masters 1000 de Miami 2023), the Italian Jannik Sinner (Masters 1000 of Rome 2023), American Taylor Fritz (Roland Garros 2023), German Alexander Zverev (Masters 1000 of Paris 2024 and Buenos Aires 2025), and also Miñaur (Masters 1000 of Indian Wells 2025).
The graceful moment of the day:
Golf and Alcaraz, love at first sight:
"Yes, I'm playing every day every day. I love this place because I have time to be with my team, with my family, with myself as well. I love playing golf, this is the golf paradise. I try to use that time to disconnect on a mental level, which helps me after showing a good level."
Alcaraz and the weather in Indian Wells:
"I always say that I enjoy playing with the wind, with these conditions. I adapt my tennis very well to these types of conditions. When playing with so much wind, you have to believe in your physical aptitudes, in which you can reach any ball. That's what I was thinking about during the game. Grigor plays much more aggressive, let's say with less time, so I believe that I adapt much better to the conditions of today's party. Besides, I feel very good in the field, as the position in each blow was very good.
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