Carlos Alcaraz puts on a show against Denis Shapovalov to reach Last 16 at Indian Wells
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Carlos Alcaraz successfully completed his second appearance at Indian Wells 2025 with a dominant performance. The Murcia-born star delivered a remarkable display against a dangerous opponent in Denis Shapovalov, who stood little chance in the match. The former World No. 1 secured his place in the tournament’s Last 16 with a commanding 6-2, 6-4 victory.
On paper, Alcaraz faced a tricky second-round challenge against Shapovalov. The Canadian, a former World No. 10, arrived in excellent form, having won the Dallas Open title and reached the semi-finals at the Mexican Open.
In the tournament’s opening round, Shapovalov comfortably defeated Australian Adam Walton 6-3, 6-2. Feeling at ease on the surface and brimming with confidence, his clash with Alcaraz was one of the day’s most anticipated matches.
Carlitos, meanwhile, kicked off his Indian Wells campaign with a 6-4, 6-2 victory over Frenchman Quentin Halys, showcasing his increasingly powerful serve—a weapon he has worked hard to improve this season.
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First Set
The opening set saw Carlos Alcaraz at his most dominant on the court, at least for the majority of it. The Spaniard tormented his opponent with relentless returns, breaking serve three times to race to a 5-0 lead. Serving for the set, Alcaraz seemed in complete control. However, after a spectacular rally, Shapovalov found some late resistance, winning two consecutive games before Alcaraz closed the set 6-2 with a solid service hold.
Second Set
Shapovalov showed signs of improvement in the second set. The left-hander gained better control of his service games and loosened up, occasionally troubling the Spaniard. The two-time Indian Wells champion allowed his opponent to settle in briefly but made the necessary adjustments in the seventh game, creating two break chances he wasn’t about to waste.
When it came to closing out the match, Alcaraz remained ice-cool. Serving at 5-4, the Spaniard played a flawless game, giving Shapovalov no opportunities and sealing the set 6-4. His next opponent will be determined by the outcome of the match between Grigor Dimitrov and Gaël Monfils.
Match Statistics Shapovalov vs. Alcaraz
| Shapovalov | VS | Alcaraz |
|---|---|---|
| Service | ||
| 2 | Aces | 2 |
| 8 | Double Faults | 5 |
| 53% (31/59) | 1st Service Percentage | 72% (43/60) |
| 74% (23/31) | 1st Service Points Won | 67% (29/43) |
| 36% (10/28) | 2nd Service Points Won | 53% (9/17) |
| 50% (4/8) | Break Points Saved | 75% (3/4) |
| 56% (5/9) | Service Games | 88% (7/8) |
| Return | ||
| 33% (14/43) | 1st Return Points Won | 26% (8/31) |
| 47% (8/17) | 2nd Return Points Won | 64% (18/28) |
| - | Break Points Saved | - |
| Other | ||
| 1h 22m | Match Duration | 1h 22m |
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