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Sincaraz at Indian Wells: Jannik Sinner cannot stop smiling, Carlos Alcaraz's golden hour glow

The pair of superstars are each a win away from their first 2026 encounter.

ByTENNIS.com

Published Mar 13, 2026

Jannik Sinner breaks down golf game after Tien win | Indian Wells Interview

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At the BNP Paribas Open, Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz shined in different sessions during quarterfinal action in Indian Wells.

The two are now one win away from dueling for the first time in 2026. Alcaraz notably beat the Italian in the semifinal stage of his 2023 and 2024 title runs here.

On Thursday, Sinner stepped out first in cruising past Learner Tien on a hot afternoon. The world No. 1 later soaked up the sun for his match prep, before rolling over 2021 champion Cameron Norrie.

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Jannik heads back inside after signing autographs following his midday practice.

Jannik heads back inside after signing autographs following his midday practice.

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After closing out Tien, Sinner looked at his box and broke into a massive smile.

After closing out Tien, Sinner looked at his box and broke into a massive smile.

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It was arguably brighter than the sun hitting the court.

It was arguably brighter than the sun hitting the court.

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Sinner maintained that happy energy when visiting the Tennis Channel set for a chat with Prakash Amritraj.

Sinner maintained that happy energy when visiting the Tennis Channel set for a chat with Prakash Amritraj.

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Alcaraz got his golden hour glow working during his solo practice session.

Alcaraz got his golden hour glow working during his solo practice session.

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After wrapping with some serves, the 22-year-old instructed brother/coach Alvaro to help hand out signed souvenirs.

After wrapping with some serves, the 22-year-old instructed brother/coach Alvaro to help hand out signed souvenirs.

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Alcaraz had his reasons to grin, too, after upping his perfect 2026 start to 16-0.

Alcaraz had his reasons to grin, too, after upping his perfect 2026 start to 16-0.

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