Alcaraz shines in victory over Kokkinakis at BNP Paribas Open Indian Wells

Carlos Alcaraz displayed his best game to defeat Thanasi Kokkinakis at the BNP Paribas Open Indian Wells with 6-3, 6-3.

Carlos Alcaraz played his first match since the injury he suffered in the Rio Open final against Cameron Norrie. The Spaniard had already missed the start of the season, including the Australian Open, and began his season in the South American tournaments, winning the Argentina Open and finishing as runner-up in the Rio Open (lost to Cameron Norrie).

The young star dispelled doubts about his physical condition in the California tournament with a superb level against the Australian. Kokkinakis had to go through the qualifiers and the first-round match against Brandon Holt before meeting Alcaraz.

The first set was an absolute domination by Carlos Alcaraz, who only conceded one point playing with his serve and put Kokkinakis in trouble every time he played with his second serve. Alcaraz broke at the start of the match and maintained the advantage until reaching 6-3. In the second set, he got two breaks to eliminate the Australian and take another 6-3, which puts him in the third round, where the 31st seed Tallon Griekspoor awaits him.