Tennis: Alcaraz, Medvedev set up Indian Wells final showdown

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Carlos Alcaraz of Spain celebrates his win over Jannik Sinner of Italy during the semifinals of the ATP Masters 1000 event at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden in Indian Wells, U.S., March 18, 2023. /CFP

Former world number ones Carlos Alcaraz of Spain and Daniil Medvedev of Russia will battle for a first Indian Wells Men's Tennis Professionals (ATP) Masters 1000 title after straight sets semifinal victories on Saturday.

Alcaraz, the top seed who can return to the summit with a third Masters 1000 title, defeated 13th-ranked Italian Jannik Sinner 7-6 (7/4), 6-3 to reach his third final of 2023.

After a season start delayed by injury, Alcaraz has won the title in Buenos Aires and reached the final in Rio de Janeiro last month.

"I am an ambitious guy," Alcaraz said. "I want to play against the best players in the world and I would say that Daniil is the best player right now. Amazing winning streak, it's going to be a difficult challenge, but I am prepared for that."

Daniil Medvedev of Russia hits a backhand during the ATP Masters 1000 event at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden in Indian Wells, U.S., March 18, 2023. /CFP

Meanwhile, Medvedev is riding a 19-match ATP winning streak and seeking his fourth title in as many tournaments after victories in Rotterdam, Doha and Dubai.

Medvedev, who had never made it past the fourth round at Indian Wells, survived a late surge from Frances Tiafoe for a 7-5, 7-6 (7/4) victory over the 16th-ranked American.

"I'm just really happy that I managed not to lose this match and not to have regrets, nightmares, whatever," Medvedev said.

(With input from AFP)