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March 8, 2026
Indian Wells: Alcaraz Defeats Dimitrov in Straight Sets
World number one Carlos Alcaraz advanced to the third round of the Indian Wells Masters, defeating Bulgarian player Grigor Dimitrov 6-2, 6-3.

TL;DR
- Carlos Alcaraz defeated Grigor Dimitrov 6-2, 6-3 to reach the third round of the Indian Wells Masters.
- Alcaraz, a two-time champion, will face Arthur Rinderknech next.
- Alex de Minaur defeated Sebastian Korda 4-6, 6-4, 6-4 and will play Cameron Norrie.
- Taylor Fritz beat Jacob Fearnley 6-3, 6-7, 6-1 and will face Alex Michelsen.
- Other notable players advancing include Daniil Medvedev, Alexander Bublik, and Valentin Vacherot.
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