Indian Wells changes surface... and it may not be good news for Alcaraz

Fernando Murciego | 2 Mar 2025 | 13.36

Indian Wells changes surface in 2025. Source: IW

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Latest news in the Indian Wells tournament, an event that will start this Sunday with the women's qualifying phase. But the news is not in the draws, but on the court, where it has been confirmed that the organization will change the surface for the first time in 25 years: it will no longer be Plexicushion and will become Laykold. And how is this surface different? In theory, it will be faster, with a lower bounce and a quicker response to ball contact, which responds faster due to less friction. Like all changes, we will have to wait and see what the players say, especially Carlos Alcaraz who has been the champion in the last two editions. Will this be an obstacle to achieving a hat-trick?

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Pay attention to the significant change that Indian Wells brings to its courts for the 2025 edition. After 25 years, they are switching from Plexicushion surface to Laykold.

In other words, the same surface as Miami or the US Open.

Does that change the type of game significantly? Well... pic.twitter.com/qZ9OIJyVAC
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