<a href="https://www.mid-day.com/sports/other-sports/article/alcaraz-sets-up-final-clash-with-medvedev-23340382" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Carlos Alcaraz</a> arrived at Indian Wells full of doubt about his twisted right ankle. He&rsquo;s leaving as a two-time champion.
He defeated Daniil Medvedev 7-6 (5), 6-1 for the second straight year in the BNP Paribas Open final on Sunday, earning his first title since winning Wimbledon last year.
Iga Swiatek beat Maria Sakkari 6-4, 6-0 in just over an hour to win the women&rsquo;s title, with Swiatek losing just 21 games in six matches during the 12-day tournament, an average of 3.5 games per match.
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Alcaraz sprained his ankle at the Rio Open in late February. His first practice at Indian Wells lasted 30 minutes without any movement. His first practice with his fellow pros &ldquo;was really tough for me,&rdquo; he said in a <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/sports/other-sports/article/djoko-withdraws-from-miami-open-23340249" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Tennis</a> Channel interview.
Alcaraz outlasted Jannik Sinner in a three-set semi-final after needing three sets to get out of his second-round match. &ldquo;After every match I was feeling better,&rdquo; Alcaraz said. &ldquo;I was getting more confident after every match. Winning a Master 1000 again, a really important tournament to win, gives you motivation to keep going.&rdquo;
Swiatek improved to 20-2 this year, with her wins leading the WTA Tour. Swiatek raced to a 3-0 lead in the opening set. Sakkari recovered to win three straight games, including a break of Swiatek. She served a love game to tie it, 4-4. Swiatek lost just two points on her serve the rest of the set, wrapping it up with a forehand winner in the corner.
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He defeated Daniil Medvedev 7-6 (5), 6-1 for the second straight year in the BNP Paribas Open final on Sunday, earning his first title since winning Wimbledon

Alcaraz defends title; Swiatek clinches women’s crown

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He defeated Daniil Medvedev 7-6 (5), 6-1 for the second straight year in the BNP Paribas Open final on Sunday, earning his first title since winning Wimbledon last year

Alcaraz defends title; Swiatek clinches women’s crown

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