At the Indian Wells tournament, Aryna Sabalenka demonstrated her resilience and skill in a series of challenging matches. Emma Raducanu advanced to the next round after defeating Rebeka Masarova with scores of 6-2, 6-3, and was set to face Yastremska. However, Yastremska retired at 4-0 in the first set, advancing Raducanu to R3. Sabalenka faced a tough match against Peyton Stearns, saving four match points to win in three sets, 6-7(2), 6-2, 7-6(5), described as the match of the tournament. Sabalenka then went on to defeat Raducanu in the round of 16 with scores of 6-3, 7-5, showcasing her power and securing her spot further in the competition.
Aryna Sabalenka wins a hard-fought battle against Emma Raducanu at the Indian Wells Open 🙌 https://t.co/nHOwdCWhCV
.@SabalenkaA wins the battle of Slam champs in #TennisParadise 🏆 The two-time Australian Open champ knocked out 2021 US Open winner Emma Raducanu in two tough sets: https://t.co/MwkQyvho87
What She Was Made For 👚 @SabalenkaA holds firm and prevails over Raducanu, 6-3, 7-5! #TennisParadise https://t.co/EG8xOXo5uK
Bringing the power 🥊 @SabalenkaA fends off Emma Raducanu 6-3, 7-5 and advances into the round of 16. #TennisParadise https://t.co/0S1Y4EZtZQ
Hear her roar 🦁 @SabalenkaA holds off Raducanu 6-3 7-5 to reach the Round of 16! #IndianWells | #TennisParadise https://t.co/HfZAbAiPtd
Sabalenka BRILLIANCE from court level 💫 @SabalenkaA | #TennisParadise https://t.co/ZbjGqqsEEL
The Sabalen-gals 💅 @SabalenkaA | #TennisParadise https://t.co/XJSDE81h5R
Match of the TOURNAMENT! 🤯 @SabalenkaA saves four match points to defeat Stearns 6-7(2), 6-2, 7-6(6) and books her spot in the next round in Indian Wells! #TennisParadise https://t.co/9EKWMGrnBY
Match of the TOURNAMENT! 🤯 @SabalenkaA leaves it all on the court and saves four match points to defeat Stearns in a three set thriller 6-7(2), 6-2, 7-6(5) she books her spot into the next round. #TennisParadise https://t.co/bG39aGgHGi
SABALENKA SURVIVES 😲 @SabalenkaA saves 4️⃣ match points to defeat Stearns in an instant classic! #IndianWells | #TennisParadise https://t.co/kmEvtLfHKc
THE WORLD NUMBER TWO SURVIVES! Aryna Sabalenka saves FOUR match points to beat Peyton Stearns in three tough sets. #TennisParadise https://t.co/P2uGO8MSra
SABALENKA SURVIVES 😮💨 @SabalenkaA saves 4️⃣ match points to defeat Stearns in an instant classic! #IndianWells | #TennisParadise https://t.co/djT2ZZlOw7
THIRD SET TIEBREAK TO DECIDE THE MATCH! Sabalenka broke Stearns right back once again. #TennisParadise https://t.co/XwAHB8zGK5
Stearns breaks Sabalenka and will look to serve out the match on her second attempt! #TennisParadise https://t.co/px2YKsyiCH
Not over yet 🫣 @SabalenkaA strikes back and takes the second set 6-2 over Stearns. Who will secure their spot in the next round? #TennisParadise https://t.co/kKYt4qV2Xd
Strong response from Sabalenka! Break at love to grab set two 6-2 over Stearns. #TennisParadise https://t.co/wFgZWPWCIM
Turning the tables 🔄 @SabalenkaA forces a decider with Stearns at 6-7(2) 6-2. #IndianWells | #TennisParadise https://t.co/qmdFUIpZhE
Scintillating Stearns 💫 @peyton_stearns starts off strong she takes the first set 7-6(2) over No.2 seed Sabalenka. #TennisParadise https://t.co/wUYD88H53z
HOOK 'EM 🤘 @peyton_stearns takes the first set 7-6(2) against No. 2 seed Sabalenka! #IndianWells | #TennisParadise https://t.co/RFSh2lKdj8
Emma Raducanu advances to R3 after Yastremska retires at 4-0 in the first set. #IndianWells https://t.co/XCg3GsjJQj
Emma Raducanu advances to R3 after Yastremska retires due to injury at 4-0 in the first set. #IndianWells https://t.co/kVJDFbnViF
🇬🇧 @EmmaRaducanu is into the second round! Raducanu came in clutch with a 6-2, 6-3 win over Masarova and will now face Yastremska. #TennisParadise https://t.co/xtFoTlc7iT
Victory for Raducanu 🙌 Emma Raducanu into the next round at Indian Wells after beating Rebeka Masarova 6-2 6-3 🇬🇧 https://t.co/Z8oO1cRXVt
Caption this ____ ✍🏻 @SabalenkaA | @DjokerNole | #TennisParadise https://t.co/G1NAFy92Pm