(Reuters) - Jannik Sinner continued his perfect start to the season by cruising into the Indian Wells semi-finals on Thursday, dispatching Jiri Lehecka 6-3 6-3 to improve his win-loss record this year to 16-0.

The Italian's return to the final four in the California desert set up a possible rematch with Spain's Carlos Alcaraz who ended his title bid at the same stage a year ago.