Elina Svitolina secured a hard-fought victory against Iga Swiatek, winning 6-2, 4-6, 6-4 in 2 hours and 9 minutes. This win propels Svitolina to her second Indian Wells semifinal, marking her first since 2019. The match saw a closely contested third set, with Svitolina breaking serve at 5-4 to clinch the win.
Svitolina’s triumph over Swiatek marks her 11th career victory against top-ranked players. Notably, this win is her first against a top-ranked player since her Wimbledon victory over Swiatek in 2023. She has now earned her second win over the current World No. 2 in six meetings at the WTA Tour level.
In the upcoming semifinals, Svitolina will face Elena Rybakina, who secured a 6-1, 7-6 (4) victory over Jessica Pegula. Svitolina holds a 3-3 record against Rybakina and emerged victorious in their most recent encounter in Madrid last season. The potential for a rematch of the Australian Open final remains, with Rybakina and Aryna Sabalenka also in the semifinal mix.
Aryna Sabalenka, the No. 1 seed, advanced to her third career Indian Wells semifinal by defeating Victoria Mboko 7-6(0), 6-4. Sabalenka has now reached six consecutive semifinals on the WTA Tour, showcasing her consistent performance. She is set to face Linda Noskova, the No. 14 seed, in the next round after Noskova’s win over Talia Gibson.
