Carlos Alcaraz 'didn't understand' major Indian Wells change

Carlos Alcaraz and his team have changed their opinion on Indian Wells' surface
In recent days, an incessant debate has begun over the Indian Wells tournament organizers' decision to change surface after 25 years. According to the first rumors, the courts should have become more similar to those of the Miami Open and the US Open (faster and with lower bounces than in past editions).
Carlos Alcaraz sends strong message on Sinner’s absence at Indian Wells: “It doesn’t change at all”
On the verge of beginning his participation in the 2025 Indian Wells Masters 1000, former ATP World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz made clear his thoughts on Jannik Sinner’s absence from the tournament.
Carlos Alcaraz questions why Indian Wells resurfaced courts now
The weather conditions could still play a factor, but players can expect a lower bounce and faster courts this year. It came as a major surprise to players, including ATP World No. 3 Carlos Alcaraz. According to The Tennis Letter, Alcaraz gave an honest answer when asked how the resurfaced hard court would impact his game.
Carlos Alcaraz says Indian Wells men's draw 'really open'
Carlos Alcaraz, a two-time defending champion at Indian Wells, said the absence of world No. 1 Jannik Sinner "didn't change [anything] at all."
BNP Paribas Open: Carlos Alcaraz at Indian Wells 'to take that pressure' of a three-peat
The Spanish tennis star can become just the third to win three consecutive titles at the iconic Indian Wells tournament.
Carlos Alcaraz ‘didn’t understand’ major Indian Wells change ahead of title defence
Carlos Alcaraz admits he “didn’t understand” why Indian Wells decided to change the tournament’s courts ahead of this year’s event in the desert. Indian Wells was famously known for it’s slower hard courts,
Top Players Including Alcaraz and Sabalenka React To Indian Wells Surface Change
The BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells has changed their surface provider from Plexipave to Laykold and now have the same surface as the Miami Open Masters and the US Open.
Alcaraz chases third straight Indian Wells title
Carlos Alcaraz will take a softly-softly approach as he vies to become just the third man to win three straight titles at Indian Wells, where he could find a member of that exclusive club, Novak Djokovic,
Carlos Alcaraz and Iga Swiatek backed: T365 Indian Wells Fantasy Predictions
ODJ: Carlos Alcaraz doesn’t necessarily have an easy draw here but with several of his key rivals either out-of-form, injured, or inconsistent, he feels like th
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