Alcaraz surpasses Federer in a statistic following his latest victory at the Indian Wells Masters 2026

The victory against Cameron Norrie in the quarterfinals of the Indian Wells Masters 2026 enabled Carlos Alcaraz to reach a significant milestone: overtaking the legendary Roger Federer in career win rate at ATP Tour-level matches.

Alcaraz advances straight to the semifinals of the Indian Wells Masters 2026

The tournament's top seed defeated Norrie with a score of 6-3, 6-4 after 1 hour and 33 minutes of play. This marks Alcaraz's 16th consecutive win since the start of the 2026 season and also secures his entry into the Indian Wells semifinals for the fifth consecutive year. In the tournament's history, only two other players have achieved this feat: Rafael Nadal (2006–2013) and Novak Djokovic (2011–2016).

The match against Norrie featured many tense moments. Alcaraz gained the advantage in the first set after securing three service breaks in the last four games. In the second set, the British player quickly led 2-0, but Alcaraz promptly responded with a streak of four consecutive games to control the match. With a versatile playing style including powerful baseline shots, delicate drop shots, and effective net play, the 22-year-old utilized 4 out of 10 break point opportunities to close out the match.

After the match, Alcaraz admitted he always faces difficulties against Norrie's playing style. The Spanish player stated that his opponent's heavy topspin forehand and low, flat backhand make choosing the appropriate shot very challenging.

Before the quarterfinal, Alcaraz held a career win percentage at ATP Tour-level matches of 81.94% (295 wins – 65 losses). After defeating Norrie, this figure increased to 81.99% (296–65), thereby surpassing Federer's 81.98% (1,251–275). With a minimum condition of 200 matches, Alcaraz now ranks fourth on the list of male players with the highest win percentages in the Open Era. The top three positions belong to Djokovic (83.27%), Nadal (82.59%), and the legendary Bjorn Borg (82.38%).

Notably, Alcaraz's rise on this ranking list has progressed rapidly in 2026. He started the season in eighth place, successively surpassing legends such as Ivan Lendl, John McEnroe, and Jimmy Connors before officially overtaking Federer after the Indian Wells quarterfinal.

In the semifinals, Carlitos will face Daniil Medvedev. The Spanish player leads 6-2 in their head-to-head record and has won the last four encounters against this opponent. Notably, Alcaraz has defeated Medvedev in both the Indian Wells finals of 2023 and 2024.

With stable form and an extended winning streak, Alcaraz stands before a significant opportunity to further affirm his position in the world tennis scene. If he continues to advance deep into the tournament, he not only moves closer to a third consecutive Indian Wells title but also strengthens the impressive statistical milestones in his still very young career.