Alcaraz defeats Medvedev to successfully defend Indian Wells title
Iga Swiatek beat Maria Sakkari 6-4, 6-0 in just over an hour to win the BNP Paribas Open on Sunday, with the world's top-ranked woman losing just 21 games in six matches during the 12-day tournament in Indian Wells, Calif.
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![Spain's Carlos Alcaraz celebrates after defeating Russia's Daniil Medvedev in the men's final at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, Calif., on Sunday. A male tennis player raises both arms while yelling in celebration on the court with a racket in his left hand as fans watch from the stands.](https://i.cbc.ca/1.7146888.1710722227!/fileImage/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/16x9_620/indian-wells-tennis.jpg)
Iga Swiatek beat Maria Sakkari 6-4, 6-0 in just over an hour to win the BNP Paribas Open on Sunday, with the world's top-ranked woman losing just 21 games in six matches during the 12-day tournament in Indian Wells, Calif.