Carlos Alcaraz 'didn't understand' major Indian Wells change

Carlos Alcaraz and his team have changed their opinion on Indian Wells' surface
In recent days, an incessant debate has begun over the Indian Wells tournament organizers' decision to change surface after 25 years. According to the first rumors, the courts should have become more similar to those of the Miami Open and the US Open (faster and with lower bounces than in past editions).
Carlos Alcaraz sends strong message on Sinner’s absence at Indian Wells: “It doesn’t change at all”
On the verge of beginning his participation in the 2025 Indian Wells Masters 1000, former ATP World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz made clear his thoughts on Jannik Sinner’s absence from the tournament.
Alcaraz guns for Indian Wells three-peat as Sinner serves ban
Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz is the hot favourite to complete a rare Indian Wells three-peat while Poland's Iga Swiatek will look to become the only woman to win the tournament three times when the main draw gets underway on Wednesday in the California desert.
Carlos Alcaraz says Indian Wells men's draw 'really open'
Carlos Alcaraz, a two-time defending champion at Indian Wells, said the absence of world No. 1 Jannik Sinner "didn't change [anything] at all."
Carlos Alcaraz questions why Indian Wells resurfaced courts now
The weather conditions could still play a factor, but players can expect a lower bounce and faster courts this year. It came as a major surprise to players, including ATP World No. 3 Carlos Alcaraz. According to The Tennis Letter, Alcaraz gave an honest answer when asked how the resurfaced hard court would impact his game.
Watch: Carlos Alcaraz arrives in Indian Wells and works hard
Carlos Alcaraz knows that this phase of the season is very important for him. The former world No.1 – who won the title in Rotterdam in February before being knocked out in the quarterfinals in Doha – has very significant pressure ahead of the Masters 1000 in Indian Wells and Miami.
BNP Paribas Open: Carlos Alcaraz at Indian Wells 'to take that pressure' of a three-peat
The Spanish tennis star can become just the third to win three consecutive titles at the iconic Indian Wells tournament.
Carlos Alcaraz ‘didn’t understand’ major Indian Wells change ahead of title defence
Carlos Alcaraz admits he “didn’t understand” why Indian Wells decided to change the tournament’s courts ahead of this year’s event in the desert. Indian Wells was famously known for it’s slower hard courts,
Top Players Including Alcaraz and Sabalenka React To Indian Wells Surface Change
The BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells has changed their surface provider from Plexipave to Laykold and now have the same surface as the Miami Open Masters and the US Open.
Alcaraz chases third straight Indian Wells title
Carlos Alcaraz will take a softly-softly approach as he vies to become just the third man to win three straight titles at Indian Wells, where he could find a member of that exclusive club, Novak Djokovic,
Carlos Alcaraz and Iga Swiatek backed: T365 Indian Wells Fantasy Predictions
ODJ: Carlos Alcaraz doesn’t necessarily have an easy draw here but with several of his key rivals either out-of-form, injured, or inconsistent, he feels like th
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Who will win with Sinner out? How will Keys follow up her first major title? Answering the big questions as the BNP Paribas ...
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Top seed Zverev ready to win again in Indian Wells
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Analysis: Jannik Sinner's Indian Wells absence opens a door for Carlos Alcaraz
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Emma Raducanu must be allowed to feel 'safe and protected' in Indian Wells, says Gigi Salmon
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Indian Wells preview: Novak Djokovic and Aryna Sabalenka among players to watch
At Sunday’s MGM Rewards Slam event in Las Vegas, Nev., where Sabalenka played Naomi Osaka, eight-time Grand Slam champion ...
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Carlos Alcaraz gives blunt response about Jannik Sinner’s absence at Indian Wells
Carlos Alcaraz will be chasing his second ATP title of the season at the Indian Wells Open. He will be the top seed due to the absence of World No.1 Jannik Sinner as he is serving his three-month ...
Ex-Wimbledon Champion Petra Kvitova Falls In Indian Wells First Round
Two-time Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova, on the comeback trail seven months after giving birth to a son, was ousted in the ...
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POLL: Who will win Men's Indian Wells Open 2025 title?
The Indian Wells Open begins today (Wednesday 5 March) and runs until March 16. It is now time to have your say on the ATP ...