Alcaraz warns Norrie: "I am eager to take revenge"

Carlos Navarro | 12 Mar 2026 | 02.26

Alcaraz already reaches the quarterfinals of Indian Wells. Source: Getty

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Carlos Alcaraz continues to add victories to his record in an unforgettable start to 2026 for him. Particularly noteworthy is his current unbeaten record on outdoor hard courts, undefeated since Miami 2025, a record that will be tested by Cameron Norrie in tomorrow's match. This quarterfinal showdown at Indian Wells 2026 is not just any match: the British player is the only one, alongside Jannik Sinner, to have defeated him in the last ten months of competition, a clear indication that it's a challenge that requires total focus.

There's something about Cam that bothers Carlos: he has defeated him in three encounters and tends to be a tough nut to crack for the player from Murcia, something Carlos himself admits without reservation. Why does he find it so challenging to face the Anglo-Saxon player? Alcaraz had no problem dropping a hint in his press conference, where he also took the opportunity to praise Joao Fonseca, all after admitting that he watched parts of the classic match that the Brazilian and Jannik Sinner offered us in the evening in the Californian desert yesterday.

Alcaraz explained how he sees Fonseca's growth and sent a warning to Norrie: he wants revenge

- Feelings and how he felt after a great victory today against Ruud

"First of all, I am very satisfied with how I played today. I believe I showcased a very high level of tennis in both sets. I am happy because I know I have met the goals I set for myself at the start of the match, so I hope to play at this level or even better in the next round. It is going to be a very tough match against Cam; I have had great battles against him. I lost the last one, in fact, so I definitely want to take my revenge. We will see how things turn out; I am very eager to step onto the court tomorrow."

- What makes Norrie, his next opponent, complicate his life so much: he has beaten him up to three times

"I would love to be able to answer that question, honestly (smiles), but surely Cam is watching this. I would say that it is always tough to play against left-handed tennis players: the way he can vary the ball's height is fantastic. He has a very flat backhand and a forehand with a lot of spin, which can confuse you in terms of how you perceive the ball coming to you. He is a gladiator, moreover, a tremendous fighter who battles for every ball, every game, every set. It is challenging to face someone who never gives up on a single point, on a single ball."

- On Sinner and Fonseca's performance yesterday, whether he is concerned about young players like Fonseca developing their tennis and challenging him

"No, no. Why should I worry? No, I know this happens (smiles). I watched the match, for a while. I couldn't watch it all, but I did see that Joao is playing at a high level of tennis. When someone goes head to head with Jannik, managing to leave the score at a double 7-6, it is clear that he had to play at a sensational level and deliver a great performance. I am happy to see Joao grow in this way, play these kinds of matches, at this level. As a tennis player and as a person, I love seeing how these players grow. He is very young, and I know he will learn from this experience. Happy to see where he is right now, and I am very sure we will see a lot more of Joao in the future."

- A curiosity: Is it true that you drink an espresso before each match?

"No, no. I used to, I used to drink coffee before each match, but not anymore. Now I'd say I do other things (smiles). People change."

- An impressive shot in the middle of the match: a long-range backhand lob, from the baseline, without letting the ball drop. How did you do it?

"I don't know because it's not something I train for. I felt I could do it. When the ball came to me, I felt I could do it, that I was capable. It was not a great difficulty for me, and at the same time, I felt it was the easiest shot I could execute with that type of ball. Why not do it if I feel it comes to me naturally and I can do it effortlessly? It's natural."

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