Carlos Alcaraz overcame doubt from a twisted ankle to clinch his second consecutive BNP Paribas Open title, defeating Daniil Medvedev 7-6 (5), 6-1. Meanwhile, Iga Swiatek dominated the women’s final, beating Maria Sakkari 6-4, 6-0 in just over an hour. Alcaraz’s ankle injury posed a challenge, but he rallied to become the first man since Novak Djokovic to defend his Indian Wells title. Swiatek’s victory marked her stellar 20-2 record this year, with her wins topping the WTA Tour. Both champions earned $1.1 million each, slightly reduced from last year’s prize money distribution.
Carlos Alcaraz and Iga Swiatek Triumph at Indian Wells
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