INDIAN WELLS, March 13 — Alexander Zverev said it was a special feeling to complete his set of ATP Masters 1000 semi-finals at Indian Wells and join an elite group comprising former world number ones Novak Djokovic, Rafa Nadal, Roger Federer and Andy Murray.

The German beat Arthur Fils 6-2 6-3 yesterday to become only the fifth player to make semi-final appearances at all nine Masters tournaments, which are below only the four Grand Slams in stature.