Carlos Alcaraz drew attention during his latest training session at Indian Wells by repeatedly hitting upright ball tubes while practicing his serve. The drill, designed to enhance placement accuracy, showcased his control and focus. Observers noted that he struck the targets multiple times, a feat that impressed both his coaching staff and onlookers. The session emphasized rhythm, toss consistency, and body alignment, all key components of his evolving serve technique.

Preparing for Rinderknech

Alcaraz is set to face Arthur Rinderknech in the next round. Known for his powerful serve and aggressive baseline play, Rinderknech presents a challenge that Alcaraz is preparing to meet with improved serve placement and tactical discipline. The training session suggests a focus on neutralizing early pressure and asserting control in rallies.

Bad day to be a tube of tennis balls 🎯@carlosalcaraz #TennisParadise pic.twitter.com/p3L9oxR5Ev

— Tennis TV (@TennisTV) March 8, 2026

ATP Indian Wells - Carlos Alcaraz's projected path

Projected draw

1st

BYE

QF

C.Norrie (40)6-3 6-4

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F

Alcaraz in Indian Wells, ranking, and results in 2026

Carlos Alcaraz

34 - 5win/loss

Hard

28-4

Clay

6-1

Rank
3

High
1

23 year old

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2026 Highlights

W

Australian OpenDohaTokyo

F

Monte-Carlo

SF

Indian Wells

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Ranked no.1, Carlos achieved an overall 13-0 match record in 2026. Carlos is now having a run in Indian Wells where he beat the world no.42 Grigor Dimitrov 6-2 6-3.

Carlos Alcaraz will fight against the world no.28 Arthur Rinderknech in the 3^rd round on Monday at 6:00 pm on STADIUM 1. Their head to head is 5-0 for Alcaraz.

Alcaraz has won 2 titles in 2026 at the Australian Open and Doha.

Alcaraz won 27 titles in his career: 10 on hard courts, 11 on clay courts, 2 on indoor courts and 4 on grass courts. (See the list of his titles)

Indian Wells

Alcaraz's Record

Projected
Draw

ATP Indian Wells - Arthur Rinderknech's projected path

Arthur Rinderknech in 2026

Arthur Rinderknech

22 - 28win/loss

Hard

9-13

I Hard

2-1

Clay

9-10

Grass

2-4

Rank
33

High
24

31 year old

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2026 Highlights

QF

DubaiGenevaGstaad

RR

Australia

4th

Montreal

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Currently the world no.28, the French player played his last match on the 26^th of February when he lost to world no.17 Andrey Rublev 6-2 6-4 in the quarter in Dubai (draw).

Currently, during this season the French player owns a compiled 5-5 match record.

Dubai

Rinderknech's Record

Carlos Alcaraz and Arthur Rinderknech fought against each other 5 times. Their actual head to head record is 5-0 for Alcaraz.