Mar 8, 2025; Indian Wells, CA, USA; Carlos Alcaraz (ESP) hits a ball against Quentin Halys (FRA) at Indian Well Tennis Garden. / Jonathan Hui-Imagn Images
The newly surfaced hard courts at Indian Wells have benefited Carlos Alcaraz.
Tennis players are notoriously picky and superstitious. All of the world’s best players got a surprise just before the start of the 2025 BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells.
Tournament organizers announced that the courts had been resurfaced as part of a new deal with a different company.
Many players, fans, and media members speculated that the newly surfaced courts would play at a faster pace with a lower bounce. That would be a big change in settings from what the players are used to competing on in the desert.
Reigning champs like Iga Swiatek and Carlos Alcaraz would not want that. Since then, players have given their reviews which have varied (so far, weather has been a more important variable).
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On Tuesday, ATP World No. 3 Carlos Alcaraz gave his opinion of the newly-surfaced courts. The four-time Grand Slam champion spoke with press at Indian Wells, and it was reported by The Tennis Letter on X (formerly Twitter).
“So right now that I practiced few times, that I have played two matches, it’s kind of same. It kind of same court, really slow, bounce a lot.”
That is similar to what Novak Djokovic said after his surprising first round loss to Botic Van De Zandschulp on Sunday.
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