Desert domination: Alcaraz tops Medvedev to repeat as Indian Wells champion

18 Mar

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Carlos Alcaraz returns a shot to Daniil Medvedev during the BNP Paribas Open final at Indian Wells Tennis Garden on 17 March 2024. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)

World number two Carlos Alcaraz cruised home in a 7-6 (7/5), 6-1 victory over Daniil Medvedev on Sunday to win a second straight Indian Wells ATP title, both coming at the Russian's expense.

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Alcaraz captured his first title since Wimbledon last July and became the first repeat winner at Indian Wells since Novak Djokovic won three straight titles from 2014-16.

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