Alcaraz and the Historic Challenge He Faces at Indian Wells 2025

Spanish could become the third tennis player of all time to achieve a memorable feat in the Californian tournament.

Diego Jiménez Rubio | 3 Mar 2025 | 09.52
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Carlos Alcaraz, historic challenge at Indian Wells 2025. Photo: gettyimages
Carlos Alcaraz, historic challenge at Indian Wells 2025. Photo: gettyimages

It's not just a tournament. Indian Wells 2025 could mark a turning point in Carlos Alcaraz's season, in need of consistency and significant successes to boost his competitive momentum. If he manages to emerge as the champion in the Californian desert, he will become the third player in history to win this historic event three times in a row.

Engraving his name in tennis history with golden letters has always been a supreme motivation for Carlos Alcaraz, who has never shied away from the pressure of assuming his role as a rising star, setting very ambitious goals. This week, he has the opportunity to achieve one of them at the Indian Wells 2025 tournament, which could elevate him to one of the greatest players of all time in the event held in the Californian desert.

Because what many consider the fifth Grand Slam has witnessed how the Murcian player established a winning dynasty over the past two years and aims to create a true empire. While the surface change on the court may diminish his apparent superiority in previous editions against his top rivals, it is worth noting that Carlos will be the top favorite for the title, a status reinforced by Sinner's absence.

- Alcaraz could become the sixth player in history with 3 Indian Wells titles and the third to achieve it consecutively

Only five players know what it's like to win the Californian tournament three or more times. Federer and Djokovic have claimed the title five times each, while Rafael Nadal, Jimmy Connors, and Michael Chang were champions in three editions. Alcaraz could match them, with his challenge taking on a higher status by potentially doing it consecutively.

And indeed, only the Swiss and the Serbian have managed to win three consecutive years at Indian Wells. Roger Federer achieved it in 2004, 2005, and 2006, showcasing the dominant superiority he displayed during those years, while Novak Djokovic did it in 2014, 2015, and 2016. "It's a tournament I love playing, the past two years have shown how comfortable I am there. Hopefully, the feat of winning three consecutive years can be achieved," stated Carlos Alcaraz, aware of the historical significance this accomplishment would hold. It won't be easy, but certainly not impossible for him at this Indian Wells 2025.

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