At Sunday’s MGM Rewards Slam event in Las Vegas, Nev., where Sabalenka played Naomi Osaka, eight-time Grand Slam champion Andre Agassi expressed some technical concerns on commentary: “She has changed her toss and put it down a lot, but this year, it looks like it has crept back up a bit.”

It remains to be seen if Djokovic will be able to put his recent injury concerns behind him to fight for the title at Indian Wells. He has won the tournament on five previous occasions, a record he shares with Roger Federer, but has not lifted the trophy since 2016.

While facing Andy Murray, Rafael Nadal, Jannik Sinner, Daniil Medvedev and Alexander Zverev in Indian Wells, Carlos has yet to face Novak in the desert. The five-time champion will seek his first deep run at this event since lifting the most recent trophy in 2016.

Carlos Alcaraz’s pursuit of a rare Indian Wells 'three-peat' could face a major hurdle in a quarterfinal showdown with Novak Djokovic, according

Carlos Alcaraz could face Novak Djokovic in the Indian Wells quarterfinals, while Iga Swiatek eyes title defense.

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.

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

Andy Murray is heading to the USA to work with Novak Djokovic at the Indian Wells Masters and the Miami Open later this month.