2024 Indian Wells Open Finals: Carlos Alcaraz ready to defend his crown against Daniil Medvedev as Iga Swiatek hopes for a repeat of 2022 with Maria Sakkari

Indian Wells Open Finals schedule

Prediction for the Indian Wells Open Finals

Iga Swiatek vs. Maria Sakkari

The women’s singles final will be a repeat of the 2022 Indian Wells Open final with Iga Swiatek and Maria Sakkari taking on each other. The two players have enjoyed playing against each other with Sakkari enjoying a slight upper hand in the head-to-head record.

The Greek ace leads Swiatek 3-2. However, the Polish ace has won their last two encounters. With the form on her side, Swiatek will fancy her chances. It is also worth mentioning that the last meeting between the two players was in the 2022 Indian Wells Open women’s singles final.

Prediction: Iga Swiatek to win three sets.

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Carlos Alcaraz vs. Daniil Medvedev

In the men’s singles final, defending champion Carlos Alcaraz will be up against Daniil Medvedev. The 20-year-old Spaniard has not won anything ever since his Wimbledon title last year. Hence, Alcaraz will be more hungry than ever to lift the title.

On the other hand, Medvedev will be hoping to win his maiden title in the desert. It will be interesting to see who wins the summit clash. It is worth mentioning that Alcaraz currently leads the head-to-head record between the two players 3-2. Also, the Spaniard thumped Medvedev to win the Indian Wells Open title last year.

Prediction: Carlos Alcaraz to win in three sets.