Carlos Alcaraz defeated Grigor Dimitrov 6–2, 6–3 in the first round of the Indian Wells Masters on hard court, confirming his status as heavy pre-match favourite with odds of 1.03 to Dimitrov's 12.05. The Spaniard's dominance was evident from the outset, breaking serve consistently and maintaining control throughout both sets to secure a commanding victory in straight sets. Alcaraz's clinical performance underscores his continued form at the ATP Masters 1000 level, whilst Dimitrov's early exit suggests continued struggles on the hard court surface at Indian Wells this season.