Medvedev vs Sinner: Indian Wells Final Showdown

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The world's biggest stories, every day, Deniel Medvedev stopped Carlos Alcaraz's perfect

run at the start of 2026, beating the world number one to reach the Indian Wells final.

Alcaraz had won the Australian Open and carried a 16 match streak into the semis.

Medvedev took it 6-3-7-6 in a tie break.

Earlier in the day, Janik Sinner advanced with a straight-sets win over Alexander Zverov,

6-2-6-4.

The world number two dominated from the baseline and wrapped it up in just one hour and 23 minutes.

Now, Medvedev faces Sinner for the title.

Medvedev called his first set, super high level, and praised his play in the big moments.

At 30 years old, he's a two-time runner up here and feels good proving he's still at

the top.

The 2021 U.S. Open champ also beat the defending winner in quarters.

Peter 24 set his back court game and precise shots were key against Zverov's big serve.

He's won 21 of 24 hard court titles and chases a rare sweep of all six masters 1000 events

on the surface.

Their head-to-head favors him, 7 of 11.

Medvedev rides a 9 match streak after Dubai, while Sinner shakes off a slow year start.

Fans expect a battle between two top players chasing big hardware in California.

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