Carlos Alcaraz vs Grigor Dimitrov Preview & Prediction | 2026 Indian Wells Open (BNP Paribas Open) | Second Round
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Carlos Alcaraz meets Grigor Dimitrov in the second round of the 2026 BNP Paribas Open at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden
Ranking points: ATP 1000
Start date/time:
Venue: Indian Wells Tennis Garden, Indian Wells, USA
Surface: Outdoor hard
How to watch on TV: UK – Sky Sports Tennis / USA – Tennis Channel
How to watch online: UK – Sky Go / USA – Tennis Channel
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Carlos Alcaraz vs Grigor Dimitrov prediction
Carlos Alcaraz begins his bid for a third Indian Wells title against Grigor Dimitrov.
The Spaniard is on a 12-match winning sequence since the start of 2026 after landing both the Australian Open and Doha titles.
Dimitrov will hope to make it 13th time unlucky for the Spaniard and has won two of their last three meetings.
However, Alcaraz leads the head-to-head 4-2 and won their most recent clash 6-1 6-1 at this very tournament 12 months ago.
The Bulgarian set up a seventh showdown with the seven-time Major winner courtesy of a 6-4 5-7 6-4 victory over Terence Atmane, a result which snapped the veteran's four-match losing run.
However, the 34-year-old is still finding sharpness since his injury lay off and this match with the world number one comes a little too soon.
Carlos Alcaraz vs Grigor Dimitrov tip: Under 18.5 games
