Carlos Alcaraz will face Daniil Medvedev in the Indian Wells semifinals. Jannik Sinner meets Alexander Zverev on the other side of the men’s draw. In the women’s event, Aryna Sabalenka moved into the last four while Elina Svitolina knocked out Iga Swiatek.

Alcaraz keeps unbeaten start, sets up Medvedev clash

World number one Carlos Alcaraz continued his flawless start to 2026, improving to 16-0 after a 6-3 6-4 win over Britain’s Cameron Norrie. The victory puts Alcaraz into the semifinals, where he will play Daniil Medvedev.

Alcaraz controlled the opening set and recovered quickly after falling 0-2 early in the second. He praised Norrie’s awkward style, saying Norrie’s forehand has heavy topspin and his backhands are flatter, which makes shot selection difficult. Alcaraz said he focused on staying solid and taking chances when they appeared.

Medvedev ends Draper’s defence amid controversy

Russian 11th seed Daniil Medvedev beat Jack Draper 6-1 7-5 to stop Draper defending his title. Draper had little recovery time after a big win over Novak Djokovic the day before, but still pushed Medvedev in the second set.

The match featured a contentious hindrance decision by chair umpire Aurélie Tourte late in the second set. After a video review was called, Medvedev was awarded a point when he said Draper’s raised arm distracted him during a rally. Draper disagreed with the call and the crowd reacted loudly when the decision stood.

Medvedev acknowledged he felt a bit distracted but said he did not think he had cheated. He added that he accepted the umpire’s ruling and moved on.

Zverev joins Sinner in final four

Fourth seed Alexander Zverev defeated Arthur Fils 6-2 6-3 to reach the Indian Wells semifinals. The result makes Zverev only the fifth man to reach the last four at all nine ATP Masters 1000 events.

Zverev will face world number two Jannik Sinner, who had a straightforward win over American Learner Tien 6-1 6-2.

Women’s draw: Svitolina stuns Swiatek, Sabalenka survives scare

Elina Svitolina produced a big upset by beating world number two Iga Swiatek 6-2 4-6 6-4. Svitolina capitalised on several double faults from Swiatek to take the first set, lost the second, then secured the decisive break in the third to reach the semis for the first time in seven years.

Sabalenka edges Mboko

Top seed Aryna Sabalenka beat 19-year-old Canadian Victoria Mboko 7-6(0) 6-4. The first set went to a tiebreak that Sabalenka won without conceding a point, and she held firm in the second to avoid a second-set tiebreak. Sabalenka called Mboko a future Grand Slam champion and praised the bravery of young players today.

Sabalenka will play Linda Noskova next. Noskova reached the semifinals after defeating Australian qualifier Talia Gibson 6-2 4-6 6-2.

Rybakina moves up the rankings

Australian Open champion Elena Rybakina beat Jessica Pegula 6-1 7-6(4) to book a meeting with Svitolina in the semifinals. The win will move Rybakina up to a career-high world number two when the WTA rankings update on Monday, passing Swiatek.

What to watch next

  • Men: Alcaraz vs Medvedev; Sinner vs Zverev.
  • Women: Sabalenka vs Noskova; Svitolina vs Rybakina.
  • Key storylines: the Medvedev-Draper hindrance decision and Rybakina’s rise to world number two.

Indian Wells is down to its last eight players, and the stage is set for a mix of tight tactical matches and a few headline moments. Expect careful baseline battles, late momentum swings, and at least one more on-court debate about a call.