Indian Wells Open 2024: Carlos Alcaraz vs Alexander Zverev preview, head-to-head, prediction, live streaming details

Published at :March 14, 2024 at 8:48 PM

Modified at :March 16, 2024 at 7:08 PM

(Courtesy : Telegraph India/ X (Formerly twitter))

This will be the ninth meeting between Alcaraz and Zverev.

Carlos Alcaraz, the world No. 2, is set to face world No. 6 Alexander Zverev in the quarterfinals of the Indian Wells Open 2024.

The defending champion, Alcaraz, has smoothly progressed through the initial rounds to reach the quarterfinals. In the previous round, he overcame Fabio Marozsan with a straight-sets victory of 6-3, 6-3, avenging his defeat at the Italian Open. The upcoming quarter-final clash against Zverev offers Alcaraz another chance to settle scores following his Australian Open loss.

Alexander Zverev has also navigated the initial rounds of the tournament with relative ease. His most formidable challenge arose in the fourth round, where he rallied to defeat the No. 10 seed, Alex de Minaur, with scores of 5-7, 6-2, 6-3.

Carlos Alcaraz vs Alexander Zverev Match preview

Carlos Alcaraz sailed past Fabian Marozsan in his last match, exacting revenge for his Italian Open loss by delivering 26 winners and securing 63 points to Marozsan’s 44, culminating in a 6-3, 6-3 victory. Alcaraz notched three aces and committed just one double fault, demonstrating an impressive win ratio of 84% on first serves and 67% on second serves, converting 38% of breakpoints (3/8).

Alexander Zverev has also been performing strongly at the Indian Wells Open 2024. The German player overcame Alex de Minaur in the fourth round with scores of 5-7, 6-2, 6-3 to advance to the quarterfinals. In his latest match, Zverev unleashed 53 winners and amassed 103 points against De Minaur’s 90.

He achieved a solid win ratio of 69% on first serves and 45% on second serves, served seven aces, and committed three double faults, successfully converting 71% of breakpoints (5/7).

Head-to-head records

Matches – 8

Carlos Alcaraz – 3

Alexander Zverev – 5

The upcoming Indian Wells Open 2024 quarterfinals will be the ninth encounter between Carlos Alcaraz and Alexander Zverev. Zverev currently leads with five victories to Alcaraz’s three. Alcaraz has shown improved form recently, with each player winning two of their last four matches. Despite this, the outcome of their rivalry remains unpredictable.

Where and how to watch live streaming and TV broadcast of Carlos Alcaraz vs Alexander Zverev, Indian Wells Open 2024 in India, UK, and USA?

Tennis fans in India can watch the Indian Wells Open 2024, also known as the BNP Paribas Open, live on SonyLiv and the Sony TV channels. In the UK and the US, live coverage is available on Sky Sports Tennis and the Tennis Channel, respectively.

Prediction

Carlos Alcaraz, currently ranked World No. 2, boasts a commendable hard-court record, giving him a statistical edge over Alexander Zverev. Despite Zverev’s superior head-to-head record, Alcaraz, often referred to as the “Spicy Spaniard,” has been a force of heat and aggression on the court, especially in recent years. His high-intensity playstyle is well-suited to the slower courts at the Indian Wells Open, which could prove challenging for Zverev.

Alcaraz’s 2024 hard-court win ratio stands at 7-1, compared to Zverev’s 14-4. At just 20 years old, Alcaraz’s agility and powerful shot-making, combined with his tenacity on returns, make him a formidable opponent heading into this critical quarterfinal match.

Conversely, Zverev is no easy adversary; he has previously bested Alcaraz, notably at their last meeting, which dashed Alcaraz’s hopes at the Australian Open. The current World No. 6, Zverev has consistently remained in the top 10 for seven years, known for his ability to upset higher-ranked players. His height grants him an extensive reach, and his powerful shots could regain the upper hand if he establishes an early rhythm in the match, potentially reviving the sting of Alcaraz’s Australian Open loss.

Alcaraz’s relentless aggression and hard-court capability make him a serious contender, yet Zverev’s recent performances and their shared history hint at a potentially intense battle, with Zverev poised to capitalize on any vulnerability Alcaraz might show.

Result: Alcaraz to win in three sets.

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