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Tsitsipas advances at Indian Wells; Swiatek, Rybakina dump foes

Stefanos Tsitsipas advances at Indian Wells on Sunday, while Iga Swiatek and Elena Rybakina dumped their foes.

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TSITSIPAS ADVANCES, MEDVEDEV, PAUL WINS; DJOKOVIC STUNNED

Tsitsipas advances at the BNP Paribas Open after beating Italian Matteo Berrettini. 6-3, 6-3.

Furthermore, the Greek No.8 seed will next face Dane Holger Rune, a 5-7, 6-4, 7-5 winner over Frenchman Ugo Humbert.

Moreover, Russian fifth seed Daniil Medvedev also advanced after just 10 minutes against American Alex Michelsen.

Michelsen was forced to retire due to illness after playing only two games.

Meanwhile, Serbian 24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic suffered a 6-2, 3-6, 6-1 upset loss to Botic Van De Zandschulp.

Stefanos Tsitsipas Press Conference March 9th | Indian Wells 2025 https://t.co/RTCpfAzU6q via @YouTube

— Tsitsidaily🇬🇷 (@tsitsidaily) March 10, 2025

SWIATEK, RYBAKINA DUMP FOES TO REACH FOURTH ROUND

Swiatek and Rybakina dumped their respective opponents to reach the fourth round.

Moreover, Swiatek dominated Caroline Garcia, 6-2, 6-0, a few days after she praised NBA star Stephen Curry at a pre-tournament news conference.

Furthermore, the Polish defending champion and world No.2 needed only 65 mimnutes to dismantle Garcia.

Rybakina followed Swiatek to the winners’ circle after she ousted Britain’s Katie Boulter, 6-0, 7-5.

Another women’s singles match saw Ukraine’s Elina Svitolina posting a 6-2, 6-4 upset win over 14th seed Danielle Collins.

Swiatek d. Caroline Garcia 6-2 6-0

Iga has won 17 of her last 18 matches at this event.

This could’ve been a tricky opener.

But she manages these early rounds better than anyone.

✅7th straight win at Indian Wells
✅15th win of 2025

Make way for the defending champ.

🇵🇱❤️ pic.twitter.com/n96pMN4Iyx

— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) March 8, 2025

ALCARAZ CLAIMS ATP ‘SUNSHINE DOUBLE’ RECORD AFTER WIN OVER HALYS

Meanwhile, Carlos Alcaraz claimed an ATP “Sunshine Double” recor after his win over Quentin Halys in his opening match.

Furthermore, the Spanish men’s singles defending champion bested Halys, 6-4, 6-2, on Saturday.

Moreover, Alcaraz’s latest victory enabled him to win his 30th match, netting the fastest to reach the mark at 21 years and 309 days between Indian Wells and Miami.

The world No.3 became the fastest to reach the mark after compatriot Rafael Nadal.

The retired Spanish superstar won his 30th match at the sunshine double in 21 years and 304 days.

Elena Rybakina continues her very strong start in Indian Wells, defeats Katie Boulter 6-0, 7-5 to reach the last 16. pic.twitter.com/xC5CSmr9vK

— José Morgado (@josemorgado) March 9, 2025