INDIAN WELLS, California: Spanish superstar Rafael Nadal turned back the fierce challenge of young compatriot Carlos Alcaraz 6-4, 4-6, 6-3 on Saturday to book an ATP Indian Wells Masters title clash with American Taylor Fritz.at the Australian Open in January, improved to 20-0 in 2022, but was pushed all the way through three hours and 12 minutes by the 18-year-old aiming to follow in the footsteps of his childhood idol.
The array of shots and athleticism that have already stamped Alcaraz a star were on full display, but a tendency to go for too much in the key moments may have contributed to some damaging errors. Nadal won the next four games before surrendering his serve again, but he pocketed the set with another break in the 10th game.
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