Indian Wells, March 10 || World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz staged a strong comeback to defeat France’s Arthur Rinderknech and moved into the next round of the Indian Wells Open, overcoming an early setback to secure a 6-7(6), 6-3, 6-2 victory.
The Spaniard faced a tough challenge early in the contest, dropping the opening set and falling behind by a break in the second as Rinderknech’s powerful serve and aggressive approach put him under sustained pressure.
However, Alcaraz gradually wrested control of the match, turning the tide with improved consistency and composure to maintain his flawless start to the 2026 season, now standing at 14-0.