Iga Swiatek ends Emma Raducanu's run to reach Indian Wells quarters, Petra Kvitova beats Jessica Pegula

Iga Swiatek proved too good for Emma Raducanu as the world No. 1 won their Indian Wells last-16 match in straight sets. The defending champion hit 22 winners and converted four of 10 break points to win 6-3 6-1 and reach the quarter-finals.

Ad Swiatek will next face Sorana Cirstea after she beat fifth seed Caroline Garcia 6-4 4-6 7-5. ATP MiamiMiami Open: Schedule, draw, seeds, prize money plus Djokovic latest18 HOURS AGO Raducanu has had her best week since her shock US Open win in 2021, impressing in wins over 20th seed Magda Linette and 13th seed Beatriz Haddad Maia. She acquitted herself well for most of her second career meeting against Swiatek, but, like so many other players over the last year, found the quality of the world No.

1 too much to handle. Raducanu kept pace with Swiatek from the baseline at the start and passed up two early chances to break. A double fault from Raducanu in the fifth game at 0-30 down opened the door for Swiatek and she took her chance.

A hold to love in the next game saw Swiatek move 5-2 ahead and she soon closed out the set. Norrie beats Rublev to reach quarter-finals Gauff holds nerve to advance, Sakkari wins Swiatek controlled the second set as her consistent and patient approach wore down Raducanu. The world No.

1 broke after a lengthy third game and then twice more to seal the win in one hour and 24 minutes. Raducanu will look to build on her showing over the last week when she heads to the Miami Open next week. She is set to move up to No.

72 in the world rankings. Swiatek’s next opponent pushed her to three sets in the last 16 of the 2022 Australian Open. «I still remember that match,» said Cirstea.