The Russian spoke about his expectations in the 2026 Indian Wells semifinal match against Alcaraz and clarified his controversy with Draper.
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Carlos Alcaraz has now accumulated 200 matches played in his professional career on hard court, which allows for comparisons with other active and historical tennis players. The Spaniard has won 158 out of those 200 matches, boasting a better record in that same context than Jannik Sinner (154), Novak Djokovic (153), or Daniil Medvedev (142), and also surpassing Roger Federer (145), Rafael Nadal (150), Andre Agassi (152), and Pete Sampras (155). He holds the seventh best record of all time.
Big stat for #Alcaraz: it was his 200th HardCourt match & he won 158 of them.
— Philippe A (@PhilBlack09) March 13, 2026
That's better at this stage than #Sinner (154) & all legends of the last 30yrs: #Sampras (155), #Djokovic (153), #Agassi, #Nadal, & #Federer!
In the early OpenEra, #Connors (180!) & #McEnroe did even better pic.twitter.com/9LNWAmwpos
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, El dato que consagra a Alcaraz como el Rey de la Pista Dura
Elina Svitolina was asked in a press conference after her advance to the semifinals of Indian Wells 2026 about how she is handling the fact that Gael Monfils is in the process of retiring from professional tennis. "It was difficult when he told me because I am used to witnessing his great battles and I knew it would be tough for him to face all of this. I find it very exciting to see how he is handling everything. The only thing I can do is to be by his side, I think we will enjoy the European tour and Roland Garros a lot, it is going to be beautiful," she commented.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Svitolina se emociona al hablar de la retirada del tenis de su marido Monfils
Carlos Alcaraz is recognized worldwide as the tennis player with the greatest ability in the world to execute drop shots, but when asked who he sees as having the best capability for that shot, he selected three names. "I have several in mind. Obviously, Moutet's, who is one of the players with the best touch in the world. Besides that, I love Djokovic's drop shot, especially the backhand. I would also choose Dimitrov's," he stated.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Alcaraz sorprende al responder quién tiene la mejor dejada del circuito ATP
Carlos Alcaraz is a professional and knows that during the celebration of a tournament of the caliber of Indian Wells 2026, he must take care of himself. That's why, when asked at a press conference about Dropshot, the nickname given by the event's organizers to the official drink, which consists of a tequila cocktail with pineapple juice, the Spaniard was decisive. "The truth is I haven't tried it. When the tournament ends, I will possibly try it to see how it is," he stated.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Alcaraz, sobre el cocktail oficial de Indian Wells de tequila con zumo de piña: "Cuando termine el torneo, lo probaré"
It continues. Carlos Alcaraz has won 34 consecutive matches on outdoor hard courts, making it the third-best record of all time, sharing that privilege with Pete Sampras' feat in 1994. Ahead of the Spanish player are only Roger Federer, with 46 victories between 2005 and 2006, and Jimmy Connors, who holds the record with 55 consecutive wins under these conditions between 1973 and 1976.
🇪🇸 Carlos Alcaraz has won 34 matches in a row on outdoor hard courts, Exceeded the record set by 🇷🇸 Novak Djokovic#TennisParadise #IndianWells #BNPParibasOpen pic.twitter.com/DUA2XV3VQk
— TennisMyLife (@TennisMyLife68) March 13, 2026
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Alcaraz iguala la tercera mejor racha histórica de triunfos en pista dura al aire libre
Iga Swiatek lost more than just a match in the quarterfinals of Indian Wells 2026 against Svitolina. The images captured of the Polish player just before the end of the match, visibly desperate and losing her composure, highlight the tough moment she is going through, marking her worst start to a season since 2019.
I would be angry too, so I am not surprised by Iga's frustration..
— Ania (@eni_87ch) March 13, 2026
🎥Canal+Sport2 pic.twitter.com/sW5N5Ktfj3
Iga's record prior to Miami:
— Juan Ignacio (@juanignacio_ac) March 13, 2026
2026 — 12-5 (71%)
2025 — 18-5 (78%)
2024 — 21-2 (91%) 🏆🏆
2023 — 16-4 (80%) 🏆
2022 — 20-3 (87%) 🏆🏆
2021 — 10-3 (77%) 🏆
2020 — 7-2 (78%)
2019 — 10-6 (63%)
This is her worst start to a season since 2019 (her first year on tour). https://t.co/SJFEPB1eFO
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, La desesperación viral de Swiatek ante su peor inicio de temporada desde 2019
Carlos Alcaraz faces the semifinals of Indian Wells 2026 with the peace of mind of knowing that he will leave the Californian desert with, at least, 13,550 points in his ATP ranking, the same as he had when he arrived at the tournament. Matching his score from last year gives the Murcian the opportunity to earn 250 points if he reaches the final and 600 if he becomes the champion. Should he achieve the latter, he would break his personal record of points and, for the first time in his career, surpass the 14,000-point mark.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Alcaraz se asegura no perder puntos del ranking ATP en Indian Wells
The Russian spoke about his expectations in the 2026 Indian Wells semifinal match against Alcaraz and clarified his controversy with Draper.
Carlos Alcaraz is recognized worldwide as the tennis player with the greatest ability in the world to execute drop shots, but when asked who he sees as having the best capability for that shot, he selected three names. "I have several in mind. Obviously, Moutet's, who is one of the players with the best touch in the world. Besides that, I love Djokovic's drop shot, especially the backhand. I would also choose Dimitrov's," he stated.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Alcaraz sorprende al responder quién tiene la mejor dejada del circuito ATP
Carlos Alcaraz has now accumulated 200 matches played in his professional career on hard court, which allows for comparisons with other active and historical tennis players. The Spaniard has won 158 out of those 200 matches, boasting a better record in that same context than Jannik Sinner (154), Novak Djokovic (153), or Daniil Medvedev (142), and also surpassing Roger Federer (145), Rafael Nadal (150), Andre Agassi (152), and Pete Sampras (155). He holds the seventh best record of all time.
Big stat for #Alcaraz: it was his 200th HardCourt match & he won 158 of them.
— Philippe A (@PhilBlack09) March 13, 2026
That's better at this stage than #Sinner (154) & all legends of the last 30yrs: #Sampras (155), #Djokovic (153), #Agassi, #Nadal, & #Federer!
In the early OpenEra, #Connors (180!) & #McEnroe did even better pic.twitter.com/9LNWAmwpos
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, El dato que consagra a Alcaraz como el Rey de la Pista Dura
Carlos Alcaraz is a professional and knows that during the celebration of a tournament of the caliber of Indian Wells 2026, he must take care of himself. That's why, when asked at a press conference about Dropshot, the nickname given by the event's organizers to the official drink, which consists of a tequila cocktail with pineapple juice, the Spaniard was decisive. "The truth is I haven't tried it. When the tournament ends, I will possibly try it to see how it is," he stated.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Alcaraz, sobre el cocktail oficial de Indian Wells de tequila con zumo de piña: "Cuando termine el torneo, lo probaré"
Elina Svitolina was asked in a press conference after her advance to the semifinals of Indian Wells 2026 about how she is handling the fact that Gael Monfils is in the process of retiring from professional tennis. "It was difficult when he told me because I am used to witnessing his great battles and I knew it would be tough for him to face all of this. I find it very exciting to see how he is handling everything. The only thing I can do is to be by his side, I think we will enjoy the European tour and Roland Garros a lot, it is going to be beautiful," she commented.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Svitolina se emociona al hablar de la retirada del tenis de su marido Monfils
It continues. Carlos Alcaraz has won 34 consecutive matches on outdoor hard courts, making it the third-best record of all time, sharing that privilege with Pete Sampras' feat in 1994. Ahead of the Spanish player are only Roger Federer, with 46 victories between 2005 and 2006, and Jimmy Connors, who holds the record with 55 consecutive wins under these conditions between 1973 and 1976.
🇪🇸 Carlos Alcaraz has won 34 matches in a row on outdoor hard courts, Exceeded the record set by 🇷🇸 Novak Djokovic#TennisParadise #IndianWells #BNPParibasOpen pic.twitter.com/DUA2XV3VQk
— TennisMyLife (@TennisMyLife68) March 13, 2026
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Alcaraz iguala la tercera mejor racha histórica de triunfos en pista dura al aire libre
Iga Swiatek lost more than just a match in the quarterfinals of Indian Wells 2026 against Svitolina. The images captured of the Polish player just before the end of the match, visibly desperate and losing her composure, highlight the tough moment she is going through, marking her worst start to a season since 2019.
I would be angry too, so I am not surprised by Iga's frustration..
— Ania (@eni_87ch) March 13, 2026
🎥Canal+Sport2 pic.twitter.com/sW5N5Ktfj3
Iga's record prior to Miami:
— Juan Ignacio (@juanignacio_ac) March 13, 2026
2026 — 12-5 (71%)
2025 — 18-5 (78%)
2024 — 21-2 (91%) 🏆🏆
2023 — 16-4 (80%) 🏆
2022 — 20-3 (87%) 🏆🏆
2021 — 10-3 (77%) 🏆
2020 — 7-2 (78%)
2019 — 10-6 (63%)
This is her worst start to a season since 2019 (her first year on tour). https://t.co/SJFEPB1eFO
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, La desesperación viral de Swiatek ante su peor inicio de temporada desde 2019
Carlos Alcaraz faces the semifinals of Indian Wells 2026 with the peace of mind of knowing that he will leave the Californian desert with, at least, 13,550 points in his ATP ranking, the same as he had when he arrived at the tournament. Matching his score from last year gives the Murcian the opportunity to earn 250 points if he reaches the final and 600 if he becomes the champion. Should he achieve the latter, he would break his personal record of points and, for the first time in his career, surpass the 14,000-point mark.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Alcaraz se asegura no perder puntos del ranking ATP en Indian Wells
Carlos Alcaraz is displaying an outstanding level of tennis in this early stage of 2026 and could leave Indian Wells with one of the best historical records of all time. The Spaniard already has 16 victories and no defeats, potentially concluding his journey in California with an 18-0 record that would rank him as the eighth-best record ever seen. Novak Djokovic's record of 41 wins and no losses in 2011 still remains far ahead.
🇪🇸 Carlos Alcaraz has won 16 matches in a row from the start of the season, continuing his climb 🧗♂️ toward 41, the record set by 🇷🇸 Novak Djokovic in 2011 #TennisParadise #BNPParibasOpen #IndianWells pic.twitter.com/ndtKFWIerW
— TennisMyLife (@TennisMyLife68) March 13, 2026
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Alcaraz está a dos victorias de entrar en el top-10 de mejores inicios de temporada en la historia
Carlos Alcaraz wanted to thank the support of a group of fans who showed up at Indian Wells 2026 dressed as bees, recalling that tremendous episode two years ago when a beehive forced the interruption of his match against Zverev. "They asked me to wear it, and I had to do it for them. It's amazing how they support me every match. It has been really funny," he said at the press conference.
Absolutely buzzin' 🐝@carlosalcaraz | #TennisParadise pic.com/9AODm4w5UF
— BNP Paribas Open (@BNPPARIBASOPEN) March 13, 2026
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Alcaraz sorprende disfrazándose de abeja: "Me lo puse por ellos, siempre me apoyan"