Iga Swiatek

Iga Swiatek revealed that she suffered "discomfort and pain in her ribs" during the Indian Wells semi-final. Swiatek lost to Elena Rybakina 2-6, 2-6.

However, Rybakina broke back to clinch her spot in the Indian Wells final. Swiatek's title defense came to an end as reigning Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina beat her in straight sets 2-6, 2-6. Swiatek lost to Elena Rybakina 2-6, 2-6.

Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina has defeated world number one Iga Swiatek in straight sets to reach the Indian Wells final. Kazahk 10th seed Rybakina was ...

By PA Sport Staff. Elena Rybakina breezed through world number one Iga Swiatek 6-2 6-2 to secure a place in the women's final of the BNP Paribas Open at ...

— BNP Paribas Open (@BNPPARIBASOPEN) [March 18, 2023] Elena Rybakina breezed through world number one Iga Swiatek 6-2 6-2 to secure a place in the women’s final of the BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells.

Elena Rybakina said she showed glimpses of her best form during her dominant win over world No 1 Iga Swiatek in the Indian Wells semi-final, adding she ...

Hopefully now it's going to change the score between us." It's showing now on the court and with my results." "With Iga, she's a tough opponent, but when I play like this and everything goes in...

Rybakina absolutely dominated Swiatek in their Indian Wells semifinal.

After easily winning the first set, Rybakina broke Swiatek twice at the start of the second set to open a 5-0 lead. In the first set of their Indian Wells semifinal, Rybakina broke Swiatek twice to easily win the opener. I had such tough battles in the first matches, and also conditions are not predictable with the wind. I would say one of the best matches I played this year. I think that in the end it proves me that I actually can play in such slow conditions. Rybakina, seeded at No 10, destroyed world No 1 Swiatek 6-2 6-2 in the Indian Wells semifinal.

Elena Rybakina defeated world No. 1 Iga Świątek in straight sets on Friday to reach the Indian Wells final and continue her electric run of form this ...

Last time I played with an injury, like the only tournament I can remember is like Roland Garros 2019. Rybakina was born in Russia but has represented Kazakhstan since 2018 The world No. Rybakina then raced to a 5-0 lead in the second before Świątek held and broke back to stem the tide somewhat, but the Kazakh held on for victory, becoming the first player from her country to reach a singles final in tournament history. [Elena Rybakina](https://www.cnn.com/2023/01/28/tennis/rybakina-sabalenka-australian-open-womens-final/index.html) defeated world No. 1 [Iga Świątek](https://www.cnn.com/2023/03/15/tennis/potapova-swiatek-intl-spt/index.html) in straight sets on Friday to reach the [Indian Wells](https://www.cnn.com/2023/03/17/tennis/carlos-alcaraz-indian-wells-injury-return-spt-intl/index.html) final and continue her electric run of form this season.

Elena Rybakina again proved too much for world number one Iga Swiatek, denying the defending champion a return to the Indian Wells final with an emphatic ...

I can miss these shots and probably that's why I was able to keep fighting and keep trying." "In past I lost so many matches like that, just like a few not super-smart mistakes," she said. It was more of the same in the second as Rybakina raced to a 5-0 lead. "We were thinking about the Australian Open more like we wanted to kind of learn a lesson from that match," she said. But I wasn't able to do that today." Swiatek, who revealed after the match she was dealing with "discomfort" in her ribcage, finally managed a hold for 5-1, and pounced to break as Rybakina suddenly struggled with her first serve in the next game.

Swiatek won a total of four games against Rybakina in their Indian Wells semifinal match.

Now, Swiatek will turn her focus on Miami, where she also made it all the way for the first time last year. This year, Swiatek clinched four straight-set wins in Indian Wells before losing to Rybakina. I’m pretty sad that I lost, but on the other hand, overall, it’s a pretty good tournament for me," Swiatek When asked directly if her Miami participation was in doubt, Swiatek said she is planning to play there. "Well, for sure, Elena played great tennis today, and I feel like against her I have to play better. On Friday, Swiatek's chances of defending the Indian Wells title came to an end after Rybakina handed the Pole a 6-2 6-2 semifinal defeat.

Elena Rybakina stunned world number one Iga Swiatek 6-2 6-2 to secure a place in the womens final of the BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells.

"I think [the key will be] just to play better in these important moments and hold the serve, because I think a few times it was just because of one break," Rybakina added. It's gonna be not an easy match, and it's gonna be in these clutch moments I just need to play better. Elena Rybakina breezed through world number one Iga Swiatek 6-2 6-2 to secure a place in the women's final of the BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells.