Carlos Alcaraz vs Quentin Halys prediction, betting tips & odds, head-to-head, preview: Indian Wells Open 2025

Alcaraz is a two-time defending champion at Indian Wells.

Second seed Carlos Alcaraz enters the Indian Wells Open 2025 as a favourite, and day one of Indian Wells saw several upsets. Alexander Zverev and Casper Ruud were both knocked out, making the path easier for the Spaniard. After the quarter-final defeat to Djokovic at the Australian Open, he bounced back in style with a triumph at the ATP Rotterdam Challenge.

Though he suffered an unexpected setback in Qatar, he is now returning to a field where he has enjoyed tremendous success. With two titles in the last two years, another victory looks inevitable for Alcaraz at Tennis Paradise. His potential clash with five-time Indian Wells winner Novak Djokovic could well determine the eventual champion.

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Match details

• Tournament: Indian Wells Open 2025
• Stage: Second round
• Date: March 9 (Sunday)
• Time: 2:30 AM IST
• Venue: Indian Wells Tennis Garden, California, USA
• Surface: Hard Court (outdoor)

Preview

Carlos Alcaraz will take on Quentin Halys to start his title defence at the BNP Paribas Open. While the Spaniard was handed a bye in round one, the Frenchman won comfortably against Pablo Carreño Busta in straight sets. Halys competed at several events in 2025 but failed to make the second round of any competition until the Doha Open.

In Dubai, though, Halys showed glimpses of his best after beating Andrey Rublev, the Qatar Open 2025 champion. Alcaraz’s previous appearance came in Doha, where he was stunned by Jiri Lehecka in the quarterfinal. With a new surface in use this season, it will be interesting to see how the 21-year-old adapts.

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Meanwhile, players like Daniil Medvedev and Rybakina have maintained that there hasn’t been any significant change and have denied reports of the court being faster. The Russian, instead, felt that they were the slowest he has ever played on, which certainly aids Alcaraz’s cause as his game is better suited for slower surfaces.

The two have never faced each other before, making the second round of the 2025 Indian Wells Open their first-ever encounter.

Form

• Carlos Alcaraz : L-W-W-W-W
• Quentin Halys: W-L-W-W-W

Head-to-Head

• Matches – 0
• Carlos Alcaraz – 0
• Quentin Halys – 0

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Stats

Carlos Alcaraz

• Alcaraz has a 9-2 win-loss record in 2025 so far.
• Alcaraz has a 16-4 win-loss record at Indian Wells.
• Alcaraz emerged victorious at Indian Wells 2024.

Quentin Halys

• Halys has a 9-6 win-loss record in 2025 so far.
• Halys has a 1-2 win-loss record at Indian Wells.
• Halys lost the first round at Indian Wells in 2024.

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Betting tips and odds

• Moneyline: Halys +850, Alcaraz -2000
• Spread: Halys +1.5 (3.75), Alcaraz -1.5 (1.24)
• Total Games: Over 18.5 (+1.83), Under 18.5 (-1.91)

Prediction

As the favorite to claim his third Indian Wells title, Carlos Alcaraz is expected to secure a comfortable victory. Although the Frenchman has shown remarkable improvement in the last few rounds, overcoming the challenge of Alcaraz could be a tough task for Halys.

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Given both players’ aggressive playing styles, Halys must apply early pressure to unsettle the Spaniard. However, once the 21-year-old finds his rhythm on the court, it could quickly spell the end for Halys.

Prediction: Carlos Alcaraz will win in three sets.

Where and how to watch the live streaming and TV broadcast of Carlos Alcaraz vs Quentin Halys, the second-round match at Indian Wells Open 2025?

The Sony Network will cover the Indian Wells Open 2025 second-round match between Carlos Alcaraz and Quentin Halys in India, complemented by its streaming service, SonyLiv.

Viewers in the United Kingdom can tune in to Sky UK for live coverage of the Indian Wells tournament. Tennis Channel offers live streaming of the ATP-1000 event within the United States.

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