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Alexander Zverev vs Carlos Alcaraz: Indian Wells Masters – Quarterfinal

In the match of the day, Alexander Zverev will take on Carlos Alacaraz in the Indian Wells quarterfinal.

Alexander Zverev Profile

Alexander Zverev is sixth in the ATP rankings, four spots lower than his career-high. The German is 14-4 for the season, with all of his matches being played on hard surface.

Zverev is coming off a win against Alex de Minaur in the previous round after he lost the opening set. Previously, he defeated Tallon Griekspoor and Christopher O’Connell in straight sets.

Zverev made the semifinals at the Australian Open earlier this season, losing to Daniil Medvedev. He reached the same stage in Los Casos.

This is his eighth appearance at Indian Wells and the second time he has made it to the quarterfinals.

Carlos Alcaraz Profile

Carlos Alcaraz is second in the ATP rankings. The defending Indian Wells champion is 10-3 for the season and 7-1 on hard surfaces.

The Spaniard is coming off 6-3, 6-3 win over Fabian Marozsan. Previously he defeated Felix Auger-Aliassime and Matteo Arnaldi.

This is the first tournament for Alcaraz after he hurt his ankle in the opening round in Rio de Janeiro. His best result this season was the quarterfinal at the Australian Open, where he lost to Alexander Zverev. He also made it to the semis in Buenos Aires, losing to Nicolas Jarry.

Head-to-Head Zverev vs Alcaraz

• Zverev vs Alcaraz 6-1, 6-3, 6-7, 6-4 (2024 Australian Open, quarterfinal)
• Zverev vs Alcaraz 6-7, 6-3, 6-4 (2023 ATP Masters Cup)
• Alcaraz vs Zverev 6-3, 6-2, 6-4 (2023 US Open quarterfinal)
• Alcaraz vs Zverev 6-1, 6-2 (2023 ATP Madrid, round of 16)
• Zverev vs Alcaraz 6-4, 6-4, 4-6, 7-6 (2022 French Open, quarterfinal)
• Alcaraz vs Zverev 6-3, 6-1 (2022 ATP Madrid, final)
• Zverev vs Alcaraz 6-3, 6-3 (2021 ATP Vienna, semifinal)
• Zverev vs Alcaraz 6-3, 6-1 (2021 ATP Acapulco, first round)

Prediction and Conclusion

This match can be called a final before the final, as two of the best players will face each other in the Indian Wells quarterfinals. Zverev is on top of his game, while Alcaraz is still searching for his best form after hurting his ankle a couple of weeks ago. Alcaraz is the defending champion and a slight favorite, despite the fact that Zverev has a better head-to-head record. However, both players are ready for a fight, and this match will last over 22.5 games in total.