Rinderknech ‘Steals’ Alcaraz Celebration… Then Carlos Responds! | Indian Wells Highlights Iceman [bh4txiu89Zf]

World No.1 Carlos Alcaraz survived a spirited challenge from Frances Arthur Rinderknech at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells - but the match delivered far more than just tennis.

Early in the contest, Rinderknech stunned the crowd by mimicking Alcarazs famous ear hold celebration, drawing laughter and reaction from fans as the Spaniard looked on.

Rinderknech edged a tight first set tie-break, but Alcaraz responded in trademark fashion - raising his level to dominate the next two sets and keep his incredible 2026 season rolling.

After the match, Alcaraz reflected on the playful moment between the two players, explaining their relationship and what was said at the net, while also giving an update on his ankle.

The victory extends Alcarazs perfect start to the season to 14-0, following his historic Australian Open triumph where he became the youngest man ever to complete a Career Grand Slam.

Alcaraz now moves on to face Casper Ruud for a place in the Indian Wells quarter-finals.

00:00 Video starts

00:02 Arthur Rinderknech steals Carlos Alcarazs ear-hold celebration

00:04 Carlos Alcaraz performs his own celebration

00:07 Rinderknech wins the first set tie-break 7-6 (8-6)

00:22 Second set action - Rinderknech wins a point and delivers the Alcaraz celebration

00:38 Alcaraz wins the second set 6-3 and responds with his celebration to the crowd

01:11 Alcaraz takes the deciding set 6-2

01:20 Alcaraz and Rinderknech embrace at the net

01:21 Alcaraz reaction - the World No.1 discusses the celebration moment, his relationship with Rinderknech and his ankle injury

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