"Alcaraz had won 16 straight matches this year, including titles at the Australian Open and Qatar Open, but Medvedev ended the possibility of an Alcaraz versus Sinner final. Medvedev had dropped his last four meetings against Alcaraz, including a loss in the Indian Wells final in 2024. This was Medvedev's first victory over him since the US Open semifinals in 2023."
"The Russian player was stuck in the United Arab Emirates for three days following his title win at the Dubai Tennis Championship on February 28, the day the United States and Israel attacked Iran to launch a region-wide conflict. Medvedev's participation in the premier US West Coast-based tournament looked doubtful after he was unable to leave Dubai for two days due to airspace closure."
"The 30-year-old was able to exit on the third day by crossing over into Oman by land after a six-hour drive along with fellow players Andrey Rublev and Karen Khachanov. From Oman, the players boarded a flight to Istanbul before leaving the Turkish city to arrive in the US two days before their opening matches at Indian Wells."
Daniil Medvedev advanced to the Indian Wells final by defeating world number one Carlos Alcaraz 6-3, 7-6 (3), ending Alcaraz's 16-match winning streak. Medvedev will face second-seeded Jannik Sinner in the final after Sinner defeated Alexander Zverev 6-2, 6-4. This marked Medvedev's first victory over Alcaraz since the 2023 US Open semifinals, breaking a four-match losing streak against him. Medvedev's participation was uncertain after becoming stranded in the UAE following his Dubai Tennis Championship title win on February 28, coinciding with US and Israeli attacks on Iran. Unable to leave Dubai due to airspace closure, Medvedev drove six hours to Oman with fellow players Rublev and Khachanov, then flew through Istanbul to reach California two days before his opening match.
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