Carlos Alcaraz experienced a unique and amusing celebration at Indian Wells when a group of fans dressed as bees cheered him on during his match against Denis Shapovalov. This quirky homage was inspired by an incident from the previous year when Alcaraz’s quarterfinal match against Alexander Zverev was interrupted by a swarm of bees, causing a temporary suspension of play.
The fans’ bee costumes brought a smile to Alcaraz’s face and seemed to boost his performance. Seeing the fans dressed as bees made him laugh and helped him relax on the court, ultimately contributing to his dominant 6-2, 6-4 victory over Shapovalov. After the match, Alcaraz even took a selfie with the bee-costumed fans to show his appreciation.
This lighthearted moment added a touch of fun to the tournament and highlighted the strong connection between Alcaraz and his supporters. As he continues his quest for a third consecutive title at Indian Wells, fans will undoubtedly be watching closely to see what other surprises unfold.
Alcaraz in Indian Wells, ranking, and results in 2025
Ranked world no.3, the Spaniard has achieved a 13-2 record in 2025. Alcaraz is playing at the moment in Indian Wells where he defeated Unknown Player bye, the world no.59 Quentin Halys 6-4 6-2 and the world no.28 Denis Shapovalov 6-2 6-4.
Carlos Alcaraz will compete against the world no.15 Grigor Dimitrov in the 4th round. Their actual head to head record is 3-2 for Alcaraz.
The Spaniard has won 1 title in 2025 in Rotterdam.
Carlos won 18 titles in his career: 5 on hard courts, 8 on clay courts, 2 on indoor courts and 3 on grass courts. (See the list of his titles)
He is also scheduled to play in Miami (Miami Open) on the 17th of March and Miami (Miami Open) on the 19th of March.
