Djokovic in way of Alcaraz's bid for desert 3-peat
Briefly

As the Indian Wells tournament approaches, Carlos Alcaraz and Iga Swiatek are both poised to face significant hurdles in their titles defenses. Alcaraz may encounter Novak Djokovic in the quarterfinals, where Djokovic seeks a milestone of 100 singles titles after overcoming injury concerns. On the women's side, defending champion Swiatek is on track to meet Qinwen Zheng, who previously ousted her in the Olympics. Meanwhile, Aryna Sabalenka hopes for a turnaround after recent setbacks, and a thrilling match between American stars Coco Gauff and Madison Keys could happen, highlighting the long wait for an American women's title since 1999.
Carlos Alcaraz and Iga Swiatek face critical challenges in the Indian Wells tournament, with potential quarterfinal matchups against Novak Djokovic and Qinwen Zheng, respectively.
Novak Djokovic aims for his 100th career singles title but first must navigate through early matches after receiving a bye in the first round.
Alexander Zverev and Stefanos Tsitsipas could meet in the quarterfinals, while a notable all-American clash between Coco Gauff and Madison Keys awaits anticipation.
Women’s draw sees Aryna Sabalenka seeking redemption after recent losses, possibly against Jasmine Paolini, as American women look to break a long title drought.
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