Indian Wells Masters LIVE- Quarterfinals: The Indian Wells Quarterfinals will feature the likes of defending champion Paula Badosa, Third-seed Iga Swiatek, double Grand Slam champion Simona Halep and force to reckon from Kazakhstan Elina Rybakina at BNP Paribas Open. Follow BNP Paribas Open LIVE updates on InsideSport.IN
It will be a sight to watch the underdogs competing for the title in absence of World No.1 Ash Barty and Noami Osaka at the Quarterfinals of the WTA top-flight event. Meanwhile, Badosa is on course to become the first woman to defend the Indian Wells title since Martina Navratilova won in 1990 and 1991.
Indian Wells Masters LIVE: Paula Badosa, Iga Swiatek, Simona Halep and Elena Rybakina headline Quarterfinals clashes at BNP Paribas Open
- Paula Badosa [ESP] vs Veronica Kudermetova [RUS]
- Elina Rybakina [KAZ] vs Maria Sakkari [GRE]
- Iga Swiatek [POL] vs Madison Keys [USA]
- Simona Halep [ROM] vs Petra Martic [CRO]
Badosa vs Kudermetova LIVE
Defending champion Paula Badosa of Spain will play Russia’s Veronica Kudermetova in the quarterfinals of the Indian Wells Masters on Friday, March 18. World No.7 Badosa faces a stiff challenge against 24th ranked Kudermetova in the all-important clash at BNP Paribas Open. It’s because Kudermetova holds the upper hand against Badosa in a head-to-head contest with a cent percent record. In addition, Kudermetova defeated four times major Naomi Osaka.
Time: 00.30* on Friday
Sakkari vs Rybakina LIVE
World No.6 Maria Sakkari of Greece will play Kazakhstan’s Elina Rybakina in the quarterfinals of the Indian Wells Masters. Rybakina is coming on the back of victories against top seed Petra Kvitova and Katerina Siniakova followed by retirement by Saville in her journey to the last 8.
On the other hand, Rybakina thrashed Victoria Azarenka in straight sets in the ATP 1000 tournament. She is yet to drop a set after wins against Golubic, Azarenka and Van Uytvanck. She came into the picture when she defeated Serena Williams in the French Open last year.
Rybakina leads the head-to-head record with a 1-0 lead against Sakkari after a straight-set victory at St Petersburg in Feb 2020.
Time: 00.30* on Friday
Swiatek vs Keys LIVE
World No.4 Iga Swiatek will play Madison Keys in the quarterfinals of the Indian Wells Masters. The Polish is in the purple patch after beating the likes of Angelique Kerber, Clara Tauson and Kalinina. On the other hand, World No. 29 Keys is yet to face a tough competitor after easy victories over Dart, Riske and Doi among little-known players. Her real test will come into fruition when she plays Swiatek for a place in the semifinals at BNP Paribas Open.
Swiatek holds the upper hand in head-to-head clashes with a 1-0 lead against Keys after straight-set victory in d’Italia last year.
Time: 00.30* on Thursday
Halep vs Martic LIVE
Twice Grand Slam champion Simona Halep plays Petra Martic in the Indian Wells Masters quarterfinals. Halep has been impressive in the WTA 1000 tournament with victories against Simona Cirseta, Coco Gauff and Alexandrova. On the other hand, Martic has defeated US Open champion Emma Raducanu, Samsonova, Zidansek and Bodar. Simona Halep is the favourite but needs to stay cautious of the Croatian opponent after the latter stunned Raducanu.
Head To Head Matches
| Year | Name | Round | Surface | Winning Player | Losing Player | Score |
| 2022 | Indian Wells Masters | QF | Hard | Petra Martic | Simona Halep | Upcoming |
| 2018 | Indian Wells Masters | QF | Hard | Simona Halep | Petra Martic | 6-4 6-7(5) 6-3 |
| 2015 | Guangzhou | R32 | Hard | Simona Halep | Petra Martic | 6-4 6-2 |
| 2011 | Copenhagen | R16 | Hard | Petra Martic | Simona Halep | 6-3 5-7 7-5 |
Time: 00.30* on Thursday
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Indian Wells Masters LIVE: Paula Badosa, Iga Swiatek, Simona Halep and Elena Rybakina headline Quarterfinals clashes at BNP Paribas Open
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