The Spanish tennis player knew how to suffer to eventually turn the match around and advance to the round of 16 at the Indian Wells Masters 1000.
Arthur Rinderknech
We explain the details you need to handle to watch live the third-round match of Indian Wells 2026 between Carlos Alcaraz and Arthur Rinderknech.
Tallon Griekspoor is rediscovering his best form at the ATP Dubai 2026. After defeating Alexander Bublik in the round of 16, today he did the same with Jakub Mensik to reach the semifinals, with a score of 6-3 3-6 6-2, in 1 hour and 42 minutes of play. Tomorrow he will face Andrey Rublev, who did the same against Arthur Rinderknech with a 6-2 6-4 victory to reach his third semifinals of 2026.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, ATP Dubái 2026. Griekspoor sorprende a Mensik y se medirá con Rublev en semifinales
Carlos Alcaraz has some luxury spectators at the Indian Wells Masters 1000 in 2026. After his famous match with Alexander Zverev in 2024 where he was attacked by several bees (the match was temporarily suspended), jokes have been the order of the day. When stepping onto the court to play his third-round match against Arthur Rinderknech, the world number one saw that among the audience was the 'Bee Commando', a group of fans who found the perfect costume for the occasion.
You best bee-lieve we're so back 🐝#TennisParadise pic.twitter.com/6MWZdP33N5
— Tennis TV (@TennisTV) March 10, 2026
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, El "Comando Abeja", presente en el partido de Alcaraz en Indian Wells
Carlos Alcaraz knew that in his path towards the title at Indian Wells 2026, the name of an old acquaintance, Arthur Rinderknech, was on the list. However, what he could not imagine is that the Frenchman would not need to take to the court to reach that third round where they could face off. Juan Manuel Cerúndolo, Rinderknech's opponent in the second round, withdrew from the tournament due to physical issues, leading to Rinderknech's advancement, whom Alcaraz defeated a few weeks ago in Doha.
Rinderknech will not have to play today, as Juan Manuel Cerundolo gives the walkover.
— Tennis Updates (@TennisUpdates26) March 7, 2026
Into Round 3 without playing a point. pic.twitter.com/WsnIK9VFsu
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Alcaraz conoce ya quién sería su rival en tercera ronda de Indian Wells
We have always considered Arthur Rinderknech as that extremely uncomfortable player for the top players in the early rounds of tournaments, much like what Jan-Lennard Struff was in his prime. The French giant, however, has continued to progress, confirming himself as a player of the highest elite and adding to his record against the best to incredible levels: out of the 10 matches he has played against top-20 players, he has won all except one, against Alex de Miñaur. A record of 9-1 that does hide a small footnote: it's his matches against top-20 players... who aren't named Carlos Alcaraz. With the Spanish player, of course, the record is 0-5: the nemesis of a guy who is a true giant killer for the stars, except for the Murcian.
📊 Arthur Rinderknech's last 10 matches 🇫🇷 against Top 20 players who aren't Carlos Alcaraz 👀 :
— Jeu, Set et Maths (@JeuSetMaths) February 25, 2026
✅ vs Shelton, No. 10
✅ vs Zverev, No. 3
✅ vs Ruud, No. 13
✅ vs Davidovich Fokina, No. 18
❌ vs De Minaur, No. 8
✅ vs Zverev, No. 3
✅ vs Lehecka, No. 19
✅ vs Auger-Aliassime,… pic.twitter.com/q92GIayH8O
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Rinderknech y una efectividad surrealista: gana a todos los top-20... ¡excepto a Alcaraz!
A very interesting day of the round of 16 at the ATP Dubai 2026 that we've experienced, with many seeds showing they are in great form and a few surprises. Jack Draper fell in his return, facing an inspired performance by Arthur Rinderknech, seeing his comeback last only two matches (7-5, 6-7(4), 6-4). Jakub Mensik is all business and determined not to slow down, having lost only one match so far in 2026, against Fils in Doha. He didn't taste defeat today either, convincingly beating Alexei Popyrin (6-3, 6-2). Andrey Rublev also confirmed his candidacy, overcoming the always tricky Ugo Humbert (6-4, 6-7(5), 6-3), while Alexander Bublik bid farewell with a surprising loss to Tallon Griekspoor (6-3, 7-6(4)).
Here are the quarterfinals of the ATP Dubai 2026:
- Felix Auger-Aliassime (1) vs Jiri Lehecka (8)
- Daniil Medvedev (3) vs Jenson Brooksby
- Andrey Rublev (5) vs Arthur Rinderknech
- Jakub Mensik (6) vs Tallon Griekspoor
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Mensik va muy en serio en Dubái: así quedan los cuartos de final
The world number one had to save two set points in the second set to avoid complications and reach the second round in one of the few tournaments that still resist him.
The Spanish tennis player knew how to suffer to eventually turn the match around and advance to the round of 16 at the Indian Wells Masters 1000.
Carlos Alcaraz has some luxury spectators at the Indian Wells Masters 1000 in 2026. After his famous match with Alexander Zverev in 2024 where he was attacked by several bees (the match was temporarily suspended), jokes have been the order of the day. When stepping onto the court to play his third-round match against Arthur Rinderknech, the world number one saw that among the audience was the 'Bee Commando', a group of fans who found the perfect costume for the occasion.
You best bee-lieve we're so back 🐝#TennisParadise pic.twitter.com/6MWZdP33N5
— Tennis TV (@TennisTV) March 10, 2026
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, El "Comando Abeja", presente en el partido de Alcaraz en Indian Wells
We explain the details you need to handle to watch live the third-round match of Indian Wells 2026 between Carlos Alcaraz and Arthur Rinderknech.
Carlos Alcaraz knew that in his path towards the title at Indian Wells 2026, the name of an old acquaintance, Arthur Rinderknech, was on the list. However, what he could not imagine is that the Frenchman would not need to take to the court to reach that third round where they could face off. Juan Manuel Cerúndolo, Rinderknech's opponent in the second round, withdrew from the tournament due to physical issues, leading to Rinderknech's advancement, whom Alcaraz defeated a few weeks ago in Doha.
Rinderknech will not have to play today, as Juan Manuel Cerundolo gives the walkover.
— Tennis Updates (@TennisUpdates26) March 7, 2026
Into Round 3 without playing a point. pic.twitter.com/WsnIK9VFsu
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Alcaraz conoce ya quién sería su rival en tercera ronda de Indian Wells
Tallon Griekspoor is rediscovering his best form at the ATP Dubai 2026. After defeating Alexander Bublik in the round of 16, today he did the same with Jakub Mensik to reach the semifinals, with a score of 6-3 3-6 6-2, in 1 hour and 42 minutes of play. Tomorrow he will face Andrey Rublev, who did the same against Arthur Rinderknech with a 6-2 6-4 victory to reach his third semifinals of 2026.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, ATP Dubái 2026. Griekspoor sorprende a Mensik y se medirá con Rublev en semifinales
We have always considered Arthur Rinderknech as that extremely uncomfortable player for the top players in the early rounds of tournaments, much like what Jan-Lennard Struff was in his prime. The French giant, however, has continued to progress, confirming himself as a player of the highest elite and adding to his record against the best to incredible levels: out of the 10 matches he has played against top-20 players, he has won all except one, against Alex de Miñaur. A record of 9-1 that does hide a small footnote: it's his matches against top-20 players... who aren't named Carlos Alcaraz. With the Spanish player, of course, the record is 0-5: the nemesis of a guy who is a true giant killer for the stars, except for the Murcian.
📊 Arthur Rinderknech's last 10 matches 🇫🇷 against Top 20 players who aren't Carlos Alcaraz 👀 :
— Jeu, Set et Maths (@JeuSetMaths) February 25, 2026
✅ vs Shelton, No. 10
✅ vs Zverev, No. 3
✅ vs Ruud, No. 13
✅ vs Davidovich Fokina, No. 18
❌ vs De Minaur, No. 8
✅ vs Zverev, No. 3
✅ vs Lehecka, No. 19
✅ vs Auger-Aliassime,… pic.twitter.com/q92GIayH8O
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Rinderknech y una efectividad surrealista: gana a todos los top-20... ¡excepto a Alcaraz!
A very interesting day of the round of 16 at the ATP Dubai 2026 that we've experienced, with many seeds showing they are in great form and a few surprises. Jack Draper fell in his return, facing an inspired performance by Arthur Rinderknech, seeing his comeback last only two matches (7-5, 6-7(4), 6-4). Jakub Mensik is all business and determined not to slow down, having lost only one match so far in 2026, against Fils in Doha. He didn't taste defeat today either, convincingly beating Alexei Popyrin (6-3, 6-2). Andrey Rublev also confirmed his candidacy, overcoming the always tricky Ugo Humbert (6-4, 6-7(5), 6-3), while Alexander Bublik bid farewell with a surprising loss to Tallon Griekspoor (6-3, 7-6(4)).
Here are the quarterfinals of the ATP Dubai 2026:
- Felix Auger-Aliassime (1) vs Jiri Lehecka (8)
- Daniil Medvedev (3) vs Jenson Brooksby
- Andrey Rublev (5) vs Arthur Rinderknech
- Jakub Mensik (6) vs Tallon Griekspoor
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Mensik va muy en serio en Dubái: así quedan los cuartos de final
The world number one had to save two set points in the second set to avoid complications and reach the second round in one of the few tournaments that still resist him.
We reveal all the necessary details to watch Alcaraz's first match live in the ATP 500 tournament in Doha.
We need to start seriously talking about Arthur Rinderknech. The Frenchman doesn't want to be remembered solely for his great end to last season when he reached the final of the Shanghai Masters 1000 alongside his cousin Valentin Vacherot. Rinderknech is much more than that, and this year he has already secured a noteworthy victory against Flavio Cobolli at the United Cup 2026. What sets him apart as one of the players to watch in 2026 is his record against Top 30 opponents. Since June 2025, Rinderknech has played a total of 15 matches against Top 10 players, winning 10 and losing only 5.
Arthur Rinderknech vs. Top 30 players since June 2025
— Mario Boccardi (@boccardi_marioo) January 6, 2026
10-5 pic.twitter.com/D0zCyzUnQX
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, El dato que pone a Rinderknech como uno de los tenistas más peligrosos para 2026