Two-time defending champion Carlos Alcaraz overpowered Grigor Dimitrov, 6-1, 6-1, on Wednesday (Thursday in Manila) to reach the quarterfinals of the ATP Indian Wells Masters. The world number three from Spain defied the difficult windy conditions on Stadium Court to deliver a dominant performance against a player who had won their past two encounters — in-cluding in the quarterfinals at the Miami Open last year.

The weather conditions could still play a factor, but players can expect a lower bounce and faster courts this year. It came as a major surprise to players, including ATP World No. 3 Carlos Alcaraz. According to The Tennis Letter, Alcaraz gave an honest answer when asked how the resurfaced hard court would impact his game.

Carlos Alcaraz, who was nearly flawless to start BNP Paribas Open, was even better on Wednesday. The two-time defending champion powered to a 6-1, 6-1 win over Bulgaria's Grigor Dimitrov to reach the quarterfinals at Indian Wells,