As world number two, Aryna Sabalenka was one of the top favorites in Indian Wells. However, the Belarusian was surprisingly eliminated in the round of 16.
Aryna Sabalenka was surprisingly eliminated in the round of 16 at the Masters in Indian Wells. The Belarusian lost to the American Emma Navarro 3:6, 6:3 and 2:6.
No matter how surprising Sabalenka’s exit may be, the world number two had problems in Indian Wells from the start of the tournament. In her first round she had to fend off four match points against the unseeded American Peyton Stearns before reaching the round of 16.
World number one Iga Świątek fared better, defeating Yulia Putintseva from Kazakhstan 6:1, 6:2 and easily reaching the quarter-finals against Caroline Wozniacki. The Dane defeated Angelique Kerber in the “mother duel” 6:4 and 6:2.
2024-03-13 20:54:08
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