Indian Wells 2026: Carlos Alcaraz vs. Daniil Medvedev Preview, Prediction, and Live Stream Details

Carlos Alcaraz has been unbeatable this season, and he’s into his third tour-level semi-finals in 2026. The Spaniard has now reached the last four of the Indian Wells Masters for the fourth consecutive year. He will face former World No.1 Daniil Medvedev for a place in the championship match.

Medvedev has been a better player this season. After a poor run of form last year, the Russian star already has two titles to his name on tour. In fact, he has lost only three matches this year, while winning 17. In Indian Wells, he’s yet to drop a set, dominating the court with his powerful forehand shots and serves. He will be eager to beat Alcaraz for the first time in almost three years.

Carlos Alcaraz vs. Daniil Medvedev: Match Details

• Surface: Outdoor hard court
• Tournament: Indian Wells 2026
• Match: Carlos Alcaraz vs. Daniil Medvedev
• Date: March 14, 2026
• Venue: Indian Wells Tennis Garden
• Round: Semi-finals
• Time: TBD

Carlos Alcaraz vs. Daniil Medvedev: Match Preview

Carlos Alcaraz opened his 2026 campaign by completing a Career Grand Slam after winning the Australian Open in Melbourne. The 22-year-old defeated Novak Djokovic in the final of the major tournament. In Doha, he claimed his second title of the year after overcoming Arthur Fils in the championship match.

The World No.1 has won 16 matches in total this season. He kicked off his campaign at Indian Wells with an easy win against Grigor Dimitrov. In the third round, Alcaraz survived a tricky encounter against Arthur Rinderknech.

He trailed by a set but rallied to turn the match around for a 6(6)-7, 6-3, 6-2. After that, Alcaraz registered a 6-1, 7-6(3) win over Casper Ruud and a 6-3, 6-4 victory over Cameron Norrie in the quarter-finals.

On the other hand, Daniil Medvedev kicked off this season with a triumph at the Brisbane International and then succeeded in reaching the fourth round of a Grand Slam for the first time since 2024. After a difficult time in Doha, he earned his second title at the Dubai Tennis Championships after Tallon Griekspoor withdrew from the final match.

In Indian Wells, Medvedev has been in pristine form. He started his run with a 6-4, 6-2 win over Alejandro Tabilo in the second round. He followed it up with a 6-4, 6-0 rout of Sebastian Baez in the third before overcoming Alex Michelsen 6-2, 6-4 in the fourth round of the ATP Masters 1000. On Thursday (March 12), he ended the run of defending champion Jack Draper 6-1, 7-5 in the quarter-finals.

Carlos Alcaraz vs. Daniil Medvedev: Match Prediction

Carlos Alcaraz has not met Daniil Medvedev in a competitive match since 2024. Their paths didn’t cross throughout the 2025 season, as Medvedev struggled to reach the latter stages of big tournaments. But this season has been different for the Russian star, and he looks more confident on the court.

Also, with two titles on tour, Medvedev obviously believes he can win big titles on tour. However, Alcaraz leads the World No.11 6-2 in their head-to-head record on tour. The last time they met was at the 2024 China Open, where Alcaraz defeated the former World No.1 7-5, 6-3. Also, Alcaraz and Medvedev have a history at the Indian Wells Masters.

The pair met at the 2023 and 2024 finals of the competition, and Alcaraz won both matches in straight sets. So, Medvedev will be seeking revenge when he faces Alcaraz in the last four of the Indian Wells, Alcaraz will be focused on consolidating his place at the tournament, with the eye to win his 3rd title of the season.

Match Prediction: Carlos Alcaraz to win in three sets.

Carlos Alcaraz vs. Daniil Medvedev: Live Stream Details

• New Zealand– Walt Disney, DAZN
• India – FanCode, Tennis Channel
• USA – Tennis Channel
• UK – Sky UK
• Canada – DAZN
• Australia – beIN Sports

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