**Carlos Alcaraz Rolls into Indian Wells Third Round, Novak Djokovic Fights Hard for Win** In the ongoing Indian Wells Masters, world number one Carlos Alcaraz has made it to the third round in style, defeating Grigor Dimitrov 6-2, 6-3 in a convincing display. On the other hand, five-time Indian Wells champion Novak Djokovic had to dig deep to beat Kamil Majchrzak 4-6, 6-1, 6-2. Alcaraz, 22, has continued his impressive form, extending his perfect 2026 match record to 13-0. The young Spaniard, who won the Australian Open, seemed unbothered by the windy conditions on Stadium Court, hitting powerful and accurate shots from the baseline. He even got a high-five from Dimitrov on a changeover, showing the sportsmanship and humility of a true champion. "I think I played great," Alcaraz said after the match. "The conditions weren't easy, but I'm really happy to have achieved my goals before the match." Alcaraz has been in top form since his Australian Open triumph, winning the Doha title as well. He loves the Indian Wells venue, crediting it for his relaxed and calm attitude on court. "I love being here so much; I think that's why I'm just playing relaxed, playing calm, chilling." On the other hand, Novak Djokovic has struggled in recent years at Indian Wells. The 38-year-old Serbian superstar, who fell to Alcaraz in the Australian Open final, had to grind for two hours and 12 minutes to beat Majchrzak. Although he started slowly, losing the first set, Djokovic found his rhythm from the baseline and asserted his dominance. "It's been five weeks since my last official match," Djokovic said. "I knew it would be tough, but I'm glad I was able to come through." As the tournament continues, fans in Nigeria and around the world will be watching closely to see if Alcaraz and Djokovic can maintain their impressive form. Will Alcaraz continue to roll, or will Djokovic find his groove and make a deep run at the Indian Wells Masters? Only time will tell.