Carlos Alcaraz, a rising star in the world of tennis, has already etched his name in the annals of the sport. Of all his accomplishments, one that stands out prominently is his record at Indian Wells. The young champion has already bagged two titles at this esteemed Masters 1000 event, putting him at the top of the list for the highest win percentage in the history of the tournament, surpassing even the legendary names in the game.
Not far behind Alcaraz, we find the who’s who of tennis. Roger Federer, arguably one of the most successful players in the history of Indian Wells, sits at the fifth position with a win percentage of 83.5%. Federer’s 18 career appearances at this event have seen him reach the finals nine times, winning five titles – a joint record he shares with another titan of the game.
Novak Djokovic, the Serbian maestro, matches Federer with a joint-record of five men’s singles titles at Indian Wells. Djokovic, along with Federer, is also one of the only two men to have won three consecutive titles at the tournament. Despite having a slightly higher win rate than Federer at 83.6%, Djokovic falls short of the top spot as he prepares for his 2025 campaign, beginning with a match against Botic van de Zandschulp.
Rafael Nadal, though he hasn’t cinched as many titles as Federer and Djokovic, still maintains a noteworthy presence at Indian Wells. With three tournament victories under his belt, and a commendable history of two finals and six semi-finals, Nadal’s 59-11 record at the event leaves him with a win percentage of 84.2%, putting him at the third spot in tournament history.
American tennis legend Jimmy Connors comes second on this list. Connors, a dominant figure in the initial decade of the Indian Wells tournament, boasts of three titles, making him one of the event’s most celebrated champions. His 34-6 record at the event translates to an impressive 85% win rate, placing him just behind the current leader.
At the zenith of this list is Carlos Alcaraz, with a staggering win rate of 88.9% at Indian Wells. Though this percentage is likely to fluctuate as Alcaraz continues his career, the 21-year-old Spaniard currently holds the best record in the tournament’s men’s singles history. Alcaraz has only competed in Indian Wells four times as of 2025, but he has already won the title twice. Along with his semi-final appearance in 2022, Alcaraz has an impressive 16-2 record at the tournament. He is all set to start his 2025 campaign against Quentin Halys.
As the tournament continues to unfold, fans eagerly anticipate more thrilling performances from Alcaraz, Djokovic, and other tennis stars, while also keeping an eye on the rankings, prize money, and points up for grabs.
