Francisco Cerúndolo was eliminated from the Masters 1000 in Indian Wells after falling to the Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz by 6-3 and 7-6 (7-4) in the quarter-finals. In the first set, Cerúndolo had several break points but failed to convert any, unlike Alcaraz who took advantage of his second chance and won the first set without much trouble.
In the second set, Cerúndolo improved his game, showing greater aggression and achieving an early break. However, he could not maintain his level, and the match headed to a tiebreak. Despite his effort, Alcaraz was solid in this tiebreak and closed the match in his favor.
Cerúndolo was aiming to reach his first semifinal in a Masters 1000, and despite his elimination, he left the tournament with a remarkable performance. The Argentine showed some physical fatigue, committing a double fault on the first point and leaving several balls in the net throughout the match.
With a serve to the body, Alcaraz sealed his victory and left Cerúndolo without chances to advance in the tournament. Despite showing good form at key moments, the Argentine was unable to maintain the consistency needed to overcome the young Spaniard.
