Sabalenka Advances to Indian Wells Quarterfinals
Aryna Sabalenka delivered a powerful performance to defeat Naomi Osaka 6-2, 6-4, booking her spot in the Indian Wells quarterfinals for the third time Stellar serving propels Sabalenka past Osaka, into Indian Wells quarters | WTA.
Sabalenka's dominant serve was key, winning 81% of her first-serve points and firing seven aces. She also capitalized on Osaka's struggles, converting three of her five break-point opportunities. This marks Sabalenka's third quarterfinal appearance at Indian Wells, having reached this stage in 2019 and 2023. She is currently ranked No. 2 in the world and is aiming for her second title of the year, after winning the Australian Open in January. Next, Sabalenka will face Coco Gauff in the quarterfinals. It will be a rematch of their exciting Australian Open semifinal.
