The Indian Wells draw has set the stage for a thrilling tournament, with several high-stakes matchups and potential upsets. Among the most anticipated clashes is the possible quarterfinal showdown between Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic. Alcaraz, the two-time defending champion, is aiming to secure his third consecutive Indian Wells title, a rare feat in the tournament’s history. Djokovic, on the other hand, is eyeing his 100th ATP singles title, joining an elite club of players.

Alcaraz will begin his title defense against either Frenchman Quentin Halys or a qualifier. The first seeded opponent he could face is the in-form 27th seed Denis Shapovalov, who recently claimed his maiden ATP 500 crown in Dallas. Djokovic, after a first-round bye, could take on Australian Nick Kyrgios in the second round. Kyrgios, known for his unpredictable yet explosive game, will be a challenging opponent for the Serbian star.

Other potential quarterfinal clashes include Alexander Zverev versus Stefanos Tsitsipas and Taylor Fritz versus Andrey Rublev. Zverev, the top seed, could run into his long-time Greek rival Tsitsipas, while Fritz, the 2022 champion and home favorite, may face the hard-hitting Russian Rublev.

On the women’s side, defending champion Iga Swiatek faces a tough path to retain her title. She is set for a quarterfinal clash with Zheng Qinwen, who previously defeated her in the 2024 Olympic semifinal. Aryna Sabalenka, the top seed, is looking to regain form after early exits in Doha and Dubai and could face Italian Jasmine Paolini in the quarterfinals. An all-American quarterfinal battle could take place between Coco Gauff and Madison Keys, both Grand Slam winners.

The Indian Wells draw has undoubtedly set the stage for an exciting tournament, with top players from both the men’s and women’s tours ready to compete for the prestigious title. As the matches unfold, tennis fans around the world will be eagerly watching to see who emerges victorious in this highly anticipated event.

Carlos Alcaraz in 2025

Currently the world no.3, the Spaniard played his last match on the 20^th of February when he capitulated to world no.24 Jiri Lehecka 6-3 3-6 6-4 in the quarter in Doha (draw).

This season Alcaraz has achieved a composed 11-2 match record. This year, the Spaniard clinched 1 title in Rotterdam.

Novak Djokovic in 2025

Now ranked no.7, the Serbian played his last match on the 18^th of February when he lost to world no.29 Matteo Berrettini 7-6(4) 6-2 in the 1^st round in Doha (draw).

This season the Serbian owns an overall 7-3 win-loss record. Novak Djokovic’s best result of the current season was reaching the semifinal at the Australian Open.

Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic played each other 8 times. Their record is 5-3 for Djokovic.