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Norrie Advances, Faces Unbeaten Alcaraz in Quarter-Finals

3/12/2026

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Norrie Advances Strongly

Cameron Norrie defeated Rinky Hijikata 6-4, 6-2 to reach the BNP Paribas Open quarter-finals.
Norrie has not lost a set in the tournament.
Cameron Norrie will face Carlos Alcaraz in the BNP Paribas Open quarter-finals.
Carlos Alcaraz is 15-0 this season and aims for a third BNP Paribas Open title.

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Alcaraz Continues Winning

Carlos Alcaraz defeated Casper Ruud 6-1, 7-6(2) to reach the BNP Paribas Open quarter-finals in Indian Wells.
The win marks Alcaraz's 15th consecutive victory this season.
He will face Cameron Norrie, the 2021 champion, after Norrie beat Rinky Hijikata 6-4, 6-2.
Jack Draper defeated Novak Djokovic 4-6, 6-4, 7-6(5) to reach the next round.
Daniil Medvedev defeated Alex Michelsen 6-2, 6-4 to set up a meeting with Draper.

History

Historical Context

The 2021 BNP Paribas Open, held in October after a pandemic-related cancellation in 2020, marked a pivotal moment in tennis as Cameron Norrie became the first British man to win the title. His victory over top players like Andrey Rublev highlighted the emergence of younger talent, including Carlos Alcaraz, challenging established stars like Novak Djokovic and signaling a shift in men's tennis dynamics.

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Norrie Advances Strongly

Cameron Norrie defeated Rinky Hijikata 6-4, 6-2 to reach the BNP Paribas Open quarter-finals.
Norrie has not lost a set in the tournament.
Cameron Norrie will face Carlos Alcaraz in the BNP Paribas Open quarter-finals.
Carlos Alcaraz is 15-0 this season and aims for a third BNP Paribas Open title.

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