Carlos Alcaraz is inching closer to matching the impressive winning streaks of tennis greats Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer. The young Spaniard’s latest win at the Indian Wells Open places him third on the leaderboard for unbeaten runs at this prestigious ATP Masters 1000 event.
Alcaraz, a two-time defending champion at Indian Wells, has been showcasing remarkable form in the tournament’s Sunshine Double leg. His commanding 6-2, 6-4 victory over Denis Shapovalov bolsters his overall tournament record to an impressive 18-2. However, to challenge Djokovic’s undefeated streak, Alcaraz must clinch the Indian Wells title for a third consecutive year.
Let’s take a look at the record holders for the longest winning streaks at the Indian Wells Open. At the fourth position is Lleyton Hewitt with 13 consecutive wins. After three initial unsuccessful visits to the Californian tournament, the Australian player started his victorious run in 2001, reaching the semi-finals. In 2005, he secured six match wins in a row, culminating in a title victory after defeating Pete Sampras and Tim Henman. The following year, Hewitt extended his winning streak to 13 before succumbing to Juan Ignacio Chela in the third round.
Emerging in third place is Carlos Alcaraz himself with an ongoing 14-match winning streak. Alcaraz’s journey at Indian Wells started with a second-round defeat in 2021, followed by a semi-final loss against Rafael Nadal the next year. However, he bounced back in 2023, securing his first Masters 1000 title by overcoming Jannik Sinner and Daniil Medvedev. His consistent victories in 2024 and the ongoing 2025 edition have elevated his winning streak to 14.
If Alcaraz manages to secure his third consecutive Indian Wells title this year, he will equal Federer’s record before potentially challenging Djokovic’s record in 2026.
The second position is occupied by Roger Federer, the Swiss Maestro, with 18 consecutive wins from 2004 to 2006. Following a second-round defeat in 2003, Federer made a spectacular comeback, winning five Indian Wells titles. His unbeaten run was eventually halted by Argentine player Guillermo Canas in 2007.
The top spot belongs to Novak Djokovic, the 24-time Grand Slam winner. Djokovic commenced his remarkable winning streak at Indian Wells in 2014, winning three consecutive titles. His streak included victories over Federer, Rafael Nadal, and Milos Raonic. However, Djokovic’s streak ended in 2017 when he fell to Nick Kyrgios in the fourth round.
As Carlos Alcaraz continues his ascent in the tennis world, it’s thrilling to see how closely he’s challenging these long-standing records held by tennis legends. Whether he will rewrite these records remains to be seen, but his current form suggests a promising future.