Because Novak Djokovic is absent, Carlos Alcaraz is the No. 1 seed in the men's singles Indian Wells Masters 2023. This morning, March 12, the Spaniard has just had a match at the tournament. His opponent is Thanasi Kokkinakis.
With high form., Alcaraz does not face many difficulties to win. Entering Set 1, the world's No. 2 player entered the world very fast and won the break right in the second game. He quickly led 3-0, 4-1 and ended the set with a 6-3 victory.
Set 2, the game did not change much. Alcaraz won the break first in game 3 to gain advantage. By the end of the set, the No. 1 seed successfully broke the last gaming game of Kokkinakis. Set 2 ends with a score of 6-3 in favor of Alcaraz.
Defeating Kokkinakis with a score of 6-3, 6-3, Alcaraz officially won tickets to the third round of the men's singles Indian Wells Masters 2023. Speaking after the match, the No. 1 seed could not hide happiness.
“I feel really comfortable playing here. I feel the love of the fans since entering the field. I have had great memories, it is the first time in the semi -finals of the Masters 1000 here, when encountering Rafa. It feels special when returning to Indian Wells,” Alcaraz said.
Also on today's competition, the No. 1 seed of Iga Swiatek women's singles also had a match. In the end, the Polish star defeated the host Claire Liu with a score of 6-0, 6-1. This match only lasts for 1 hour 5 minutes.
