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Jannik Sinner Dominates Indian Wells, Claims Hard-Court Crown

3/17/2026

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Jannik Sinner won the Indian Wells title without dropping a set, becoming the youngest 24-year-old to secure all major hard-court titles after Daniil Medvedev pushed him in the final.
Daniil Medvedev, a former No. 1 and Grand Slam champion, struggled in 2025.
Daniil Medvedev faced Carlos Alcaraz in the Indian Wells semi-finals.
Sinner's earlier losses sparked discussions about a potential slump.

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Jannik Sinner won the Indian Wells title without dropping a set, becoming the youngest 24-year-old to secure all major hard-court titles after Daniil Medvedev pushed him in the final.
Daniil Medvedev, a former No. 1 and Grand Slam champion, struggled in 2025.
Daniil Medvedev faced Carlos Alcaraz in the Indian Wells semi-finals.
Sinner's earlier losses sparked discussions about a potential slump.