TENNIS | INDIAN WELLS 2024 | AUGER-ALIASSIME FACED BY CARLOS ALCARAZ’S TITLE DEFENCE IN THIRD ROUND CLASH
USA’S INDIAN Well Carlos Alcaraz will face Felix Auger-Aliassime for a spot in the fourth round of the Indian Wells tournament, which will be a tough challenge for the Spaniard.
defeated Matteo Arnaldi in three sets, putting an end to any uncertainties.With ease, the Spaniard advanced to the third round after dropping just one game in the previous two sets. While Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic are the topic of the town right now, Alcaraz is looking to capture his first trophy since Wimbledon by playing his best tennis under the spotlight.
In an effort to control play on the forehand and use drop shots to get Auger-Aliassime away from the baseline, Alcaraz will try to make the Canadian run. In the meantime, the Canadian will try to dominate when serving, effectively finishing points with the backhand. Even though Auger-Aliassime has won three of the last four encounters, Alcaraz prevailed in their meeting at Indian Wells last year, so even if the Canadian is better suited to the conditions this year, a similar outcome should be anticipated today.
Iga Swiatek rebounded from her disappointment in Dubai by defeating Danielle Collins in her first-round encounter. In an attempt to restore her dominance on the circuit, the world number one was clinical and tough in her message to the other players. The Pole will now want to win her second championship of the year in California in order to gain strength for the clay court season.Swiatek will try to counteract Noskova’s returning traits by serving with aggression and consistency. In order to take time away from Swiatek and win this match, the Czech Republican will need to strike first in the rallies, just like she did in Melbourne. Swiatek’s increased aggression, particularly on quicker tracks, provides her with a significant advantage on these quick surfaces, even though Noskova is certainly capable of another major victory. Wells in India
