Swiatek defeats Yastremska, advances at Indian Wells

Iga Swiatek continued her dominant performance at the Indian Wells tournament by defeating Dayana Yastremska 6-0, 6-2, advancing to the fourth round in just 65 minutes. The world number two from Poland showcased her control throughout the match, winning the first ten games and converting six of her eleven break points without facing any herself. This victory brings Swiatek one step closer to becoming the first woman to win three consecutive Indian Wells titles, having previously triumphed in 2022 and 2024. With a record of 20-2 at the tournament, her winning percentage now ranks second only to Martina Navratilova's perfect record. Swiatek's performance also highlighted her ability to deliver 6-0 sets, with 31 such sets recorded in WTA-1000 events, trailing only Victoria Azarenka. She will face Czech player Karolina Muchova in her next match, who also advanced after a strong performance in her round.