World no. 1 Carlos Alcaraz has been perfect in 2026, winning titles in Melbourne and Doha.
The 22-year-old will compete in Indian Wells next week, and he will step onto the practice court at home on Friday.
Carlos Alcaraz hits a fake out winner against Andrey Rublev in Doha.
Think he’s drop shotting?
Think again 😮💨
— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) February 20, 2026
The seven-time Major winner will hit at home in Murcia for a couple of days before heading to Indian Wells on Sunday. Carlos will be the favorite to lift another trophy at Tennis Paradise due to his brilliant form.
The young gun knows how to compete in California, having collected a 20-3 record and lifting back-to-back titles in 2023 and 2024. Last year, he fell to Jack Draper in the semi-final, and this time he will seek a much deeper run.
Alcaraz has been on fire since last April. He has reached 12 ATP finals and lifted nine trophies, including three Majors and three Masters 1000 shields. With only five losses on his tally during that gap, the Spaniard has created a massive gap over the rest of the field.
Carlos leads Jannik Sinner by over 3000 ATP points following his Doha success, securing more weeks on the ATP throne ahead of the opening five Masters 1000 events of the season.
Despite a 12-0 score this season, the young gun is ready to bring more improvements to his already incredible game, aware of the fact he is the main target in men's tennis.
Carlos Alcaraz, Doha 2026© Stream screenshot
Alcaraz stunned the tennis world after splitting with Juan Carlos Ferreero last December. However, he worked hard with Samuel Lopez during the off-season and launched the attack on the Australian Open.
The Spaniard survived a massive physical scare against Alexander Zverev in the semi-final and ousted Novak Djokovic in the title clash for his seventh Major crown at 22 years and eight months.
After withdrawing from Rotterdam, Alcaraz entered Doha and battled past his rivals in the opening four matches. World no. 1 destroyed Arthur Fils in the title clash, sealing the deal in 50 minutes and lifting his 26th ATP title.
If he maintains that form, Carlos will be the favorite in Indian Wells. However, the rest of the field will try to stop him and steal the first Masters 1000 event of the season.
