Carlos Alcaraz began his bid for an Indian Wells three-peat with a 6-4, 6-2 win over Quentin Halys in the first round on Saturday.

During the match against Halys in Indian Wells, the most attentive fans certainly noticed how Carlos sporting a fake tattoo on his arm ("23-4-25"). He's teasing something, possibly for Netflix. During his press conference, Alcaraz confessed that he loves this tournament: "I'm really happy to be back here, where I have fantastic memories.

Carlos Alcaraz cruised to a 6-4 6-2 win against France's Quentin Halys to get his Indian Wells title defence underway.

Carlos Alcaraz got his Indian Wells title defence off to a flying start with a 6-4, 6-2 win against France’s Quentin Halys. Alcaraz has won the last two editions of the Indian Wells tournament, but he expressed his surprise that a new surface had been laid for this year’s event.