Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz were drawn to meet in a potential blockbuster quarterfinal at the upcoming Indian Wells Masters 1000 tournament. The showdown would be a rematch of the Australian Open quarterfinal won by Djokovic before he retired during his semifinal with Alexander Zverev.

The doping suspension being served by world number one Jannik Sinner has left fierce rival Carlos Alcaraz as favourite to make it a hat-trick of wins at the Indian Wells Masters. However, the Spaniard is on course to collide with five-time champion Novak Djokovic in a blockbuster quarter-final and that may leave the door open for a shock result.

Carlos Alcaraz could run into Novak Djokovic in the quarter-final stage in his quest for a rare Indian Wells "three-peat," while defending women's champion Iga Swiatek also faces a tough test, according to the draw released on Monday.

Carlos Alcaraz could run into Novak Djokovic in the quarterfinals in his quest for a rare Indian Wells "three-peat," while defending women's champion Iga Swiatek also faces a tough test.

Novak Djokovic could be in line for a blockbuster opening match at the first ATP Masters 1000 tournament of the year.