(VIDEO) Is this the point of the year as Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner send crowd into raptures at Indian Wells

The showdown between Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner in the Indian Wells semifinals was one of the standout matches of the year so far. The rivalry between the Italian and the Spaniard is in full swing, with 8 encounters under their belt and a 4-4 head-to-head thanks to Carlitos' recent triumph.

The world No. 2 not only leveled the head-to-head battles but also ended Sinner's incredible 16-0 streak, one of the best in history, only surpassed by Novak Djokovic (2011, 2013, 2020), Rafael Nadal (2022), Roger Federer (2018), and Pete Sampras (1997).

The clashes between Alcaraz and Sinner always produce breathtaking points, and this time at Tennis Paradise was no exception. The highlight came in the second set, with Alcaraz leading 3-1 and serving. A dropshot from Alcaraz, an attempted passing shot from Sinner, and a volley from the Spaniard created an incredible moment, as the former world No. 1 clinched the point while his comeback started to take shape.

The crowd had an emphatic reaction in the central court of Tennis Paradise after the point at a crucial moment when the Spaniard needed to hold his serve to maintain the advantage. Here, you can find the video of one of the match's best moments: