Carlos Alcaraz’s victory at the Indian Wells Masters on Sunday marked the first time since Roger Federer in 2017 that a player has secured the title without dropping a set.
The 20-year-traditional Spaniard defeated Daniil Medvedev 7-6(4), 6-1, securing his third Masters 1000 title and reaffirming his position as the world number two. Alcaraz navigated the tournament with dominant performances, consistently overcoming challenging opponents without conceding a set throughout the entire competition.
Federer achieved the same feat at the 2017 Australian Open, a remarkable comeback season for the Swiss legend following a six-month hiatus due to a knee injury. He defeated Rafael Nadal in a five-set thriller to claim his 18th Grand Slam title. Federer’s path to the championship included victories over top-10 players Kei Nishikori and Stan Wawrinka, demonstrating a return to peak form.
Alcaraz’s 2024 Indian Wells run mirrors Federer’s 2017 Australian Open in its sheer dominance. He dispatched opponents including Fabian Marozsan, Alexander Zverev, and Jannik Sinner, showcasing a blend of power and finesse. The win as well avenged his loss to Medvedev in the 2023 Indian Wells final.
Federer’s 2017 season was statistically his most successful in over a decade, winning a total of seven titles and posting a 54-5 win-loss record. His winning percentage that year was the highest since 2006. The season saw him win the Australian Open and Wimbledon Championships, marking the first time since 2009 he had won multiple majors in a single year.
Alcaraz’s prize money for winning the 2024 Indian Wells Masters totaled $1,062,000. He has now earned $11,834,356 in his career. Federer’s career prize money totaled $13,054,856 in 2017.
The ATP Tour Finals are scheduled to begin November 10th, 2024, in Turin, Italy.
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