Indian Wells: Elena Rybakina stuns Iga Swiatek, will meet Aryna Sabalenka in final after Belarusian beats Maria Sakkari

Elena Rybakina is through to the Indian Wells final after a straight sets 6-2 6-2 victory over world No.1 Iga Swiatek. Wimbledon champion Rybakina put in another impressive performance against the defending champion Swiatek, requiring just one hour and 17 minutes to emerge victorious. Ad It is the second time Rybakina has got the better of Swiatek this season after beating her at the Australian Open, and the defeat ends the Pole’s dream of becoming the first woman to defend the title at Indian Wells since Martina Navratilova in 1991.

WTA Indian WellsWTA chief says body have 'done a lot' for Ukraine players after Swiatek criticismA DAY AGO Rybakina will now turn her attention to Aryna Sabalenka in what is a repeat of this year’s Australian Open final. “I really played well today, it was a really nice atmosphere tonight,” Rybakina said in her on-court interview. “I didn’t expect I would play that well today.

I had nothing to lose, I just wanted to enjoy. I think it was one of my best matches this season.” Emma Raducanu not included as Great Britain name unchanged Billie Jean King Cup squad Indian Wells: Carlos Alcaraz gets first win over Felix Auger-Aliassime The writing seemed to be on the wall for Swiatek from the beginning as Rybakina broke early to take a 2-0 lead and clinched the first set in 36 minutes after Swiatek made a double fault on set point. Rybakina took the first set against Swiatek in 36 minutes and raced to a 4-0 lead in the second.

Swiatek tested her opponent’s serve in the opening game of the second set, but Rybakina held her nerve and then took control to take a 5-0 lead. Swiatek held her serve at 5-1 and claimed her first break to make the second 5-2 but the damage had already been done. Meanwhile,