ATP Indian Wells Open 2023 FINAL: Carlos Alcaraz vs Daniil Medvedev Live Stream, Match Timings, Prediction, and Preview
Carlos Alcaraz will lock horns with Daniil Medvedev in the finals of the 2023 ATP Indian Wells Open
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Carlos Alcaraz and Daniil Medvedev at Indian Wells Open
The top seed, Carlos Alcaraz will take on the fifth seed, Daniil Medvedev in the finals of the ATP Indian Wells Open on Saturday. It will be the duo’s second final this season after playing the Australian Open final in January.
Carlos Alcaraz vs Daniil Medvedev: Match Details
- Tournament: ATP Indian Wells Open 2023
- Match: Carlos Alcaraz vs Daniil Medvedev
- Round: Final
- Date: 19th March 2023
- Venue: Indian Wells, California, USA
- Surface: Hard Court
- Prize Money: $8,800,000
Carlos Alcaraz vs Daniil Medvedev: Preview
On Sunday, the Indian Wells title and a shot at regaining the World No. 1 spot will be at stake as top seed Carlos Alcaraz goes head-to-head against fifth seed Daniil Medvedev. The Spanish player, who currently ranks second, has been dominating in the Californian desert, winning all five of his matches in straight sets. Alcaraz defeated his good friend Jannik Sinner in his latest match, securing a spot in his third final in as many tournaments this season.
After winning the Argentina Open and finishing as the runner-up in the Rio de Janeiro final, the teenager has a 13-1 record so far in 2023. Despite facing a set point, Alcaraz managed to clinch the closely contested first set by winning a tiebreak, during his match against Sinner. In contrast to their previous encounter at the US Open quarterfinals, which went the full distance, Sinner struggled to find his footing in the second set.
As a result, Alcaraz emerged victorious with a 7-6(7-4), 6-3 score line, securing his first Indian Wells final appearance. A win in the final would also see Alcaraz reclaim the top spot in the rankings. In the other semifinal, the world No. 6 defeated Frances Tiafoe in straight sets 7-5, 7-6(7-4), extending his impressive winning streak to 19 matches.
However, the victory was not without its challenges, as the 27-year-old had to fend off eight match points before securing his place in the final. This will be Medvedev’s fourth consecutive tournament final, and his first appearance in the Indian Wells final. The Russian hasn’t lost a single match since his defeat in the Australian Open earlier this year.
Carlos Alcaraz vs Daniil Medvedev: Prediction
Alcaraz has previously suffered a straight-set defeat to Medvedev in their only previous encounter, which took place in the second round at Wimbledon two years ago. As a result, the head-to-head record between the Spanish player and the Russian currently stands at 0-1 in favor of Medvedev.
Both Alcaraz and Medvedev have been in excellent form on the tour recently, making it fitting that they face each other in the first Masters 1000 title of the year. They are known for their baseline style of play, and possess powerful games, particularly on hardcourt surfaces. Both players have strong serves, hit formidable groundstrokes, and move exceptionally well on the court – with Medvedev’s movement being particularly noteworthy.
In addition, Medvedev is regarded as one of the game’s best returners. Despite both players having strong attributes, Alcaraz holds a slight advantage due to his exceptional athleticism and ability to hit winners from seemingly impossible positions on the court. Since his previous encounter with Medvedev at Wimbledon two years ago, Alcaraz has significantly improved his game and has gone on to win multiple Grand Slam and Masters 1000 titles.
Prediction: Carlos Alcaraz to win in three sets.
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Carlos Alcaraz vs Daniil Medvedev: Live and Broadcast Details
The match will be available for live viewing on the following channels and sites for viewers in these respective countries:
- USA – Tennis Channel/ TC Plus.
- Australia and New Zealand – beIN SPORTS & Sky NZ
- United Kingdom – Amazon Prime Video
- South East Asia – beIN SPORTS Southeast Asia
- Canada – TSN, DAZN
- Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Netherlands – Tennis Channel
- Middle East – beIN SPORTS
- China – CCTV
- Latin America – ESPN International Latam
- Africa – Supersport Africa
- India and sub-continent – Viacom18
- Czech Republic, Slovakia, Romania, Hungary, France & Russia – Eurosport
Carlos Alcaraz vs Daniil Medvedev: Match Timings
- Melbourne– 10:00 AM, Monday
- India– 4:30 AM, Monday
- London– 11:00 PM, Sunday
- Paris– 12:00 AM, Monday
- New York– 7:00 PM, Sunday
- California– 4:00 PM, Sunday
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