Aryna Sabalenka faced tough competition in the BNP Paribas Open, saving four match points in a thrilling match against Peyton Stearns. Despite the challenges, Sabalenka managed to secure the victory in a three-set battle. Moving on to face Emma Raducanu, Sabalenka continued her strong performance, defeating Raducanu in two sets. However, in a surprising turn of events, Sabalenka was defeated by Emma Navarro in the round of 16, marking a significant upset in the tournament.
Emma Navarro is gonna give Elena Rybakina a run for most understated massive-victory celebrations. She took the points to Sabalenka, with no nerves down the stretch, for her biggest win so far. #BNPParibasOpen https://t.co/LQYwm7MBv4
"I was able to play some good tennis in the big moments" 😁🎾 Emma Navarro on her stunning 3-6 6-3 2-6 win over Aryna Sabalenka ⬇ https://t.co/7947kHL9GR
Emma Navarro is now 11-2 in three-setters this year. Supremely fit, supremely focused. Biggest win of her career over Sabalenka, 6-3, 3-6, 6-2.
SABALENKA OUSTED BY NAVARRO 😵 The World No.2 leaves Indian Wells @BNPPARIBASOPEN in the round of 16, stunned by No.23 6-3 3-6 6-2 It's the biggest win in career for Emma Navarro 🇺🇸 https://t.co/TPVH2lwL3k
Golly gosh is that a big win for Emma Navarro, beating #2 Aryna Sabalenka to reach the Indian Wells quarterfinals. Navarro made her rise last year by winning with quantity, including playing tons of ITFs; this year she’s winning with quality, and lots of it. https://t.co/4SDqh53EFM
Emma Navarro, former NCAA champ, gets biggest win of her young career. Brilliant #tennis in Indian Wells to upset No. 2 Aryna Sabalenka 6-3, 3-6, 6-2 & reach 1st WTA 1000 QF Navarro, 22, breaks into top 20. A flowing, "super chill" talent Our chat: https://t.co/8NPTuLHhmp https://t.co/YWekX9b7aR
ARYNA SABALENKA IS OUT OF INDIAN WELLS 🤯 Emma Navarro STUNS the No. 2 seed and is through to her first WTA 1000 quarter-final 👇 https://t.co/0XwaExYW6k
Have a day Emma 👏🔥 Emma Navarro secures the biggest win of her career! She defeats No.2 seed Sabalenka on home soil 6-3, 3-6, 6-2! #TennisParadise https://t.co/8loGxiNcEE
What a win for Emma Navarro! 🙌 The American reaches the last eight with a 6-3, 3-6, 6-2 victory over Sabalenka. #TennisParadise https://t.co/LS0YiG5lOc
Extraordinary, Emma. 👏🇺🇸 Navarro upsets Sabalenka to reach her first WTA 1000 quarterfinal! #TennisParadise https://t.co/q25HI9O9B2
An Emma-culate performance ✨ Emma Navarro stuns the World No. 2! #IndianWells | #TennisParadise https://t.co/iObVd8ynz2
Emma Navarro of the USA holds after winning a circus point full of lobs and drops and audacity. Now one game away from the biggest win of her career. Up 5-2 in the 3d on No. 2 Sabalenka in the round of 16 in Indian Wells Crowd enjoying the sunshine and the #tennis #getty https://t.co/KwjSPfg0Ma
Former NCAA champ Emma Navarro up 4-1 and a break in the 3d set against No. 2 Aryna Sabalenka in the round of 16 in Indian Wells Looks very much in her element but crunch time comes now https://t.co/8NPTuLHhmp #getty https://t.co/JnwWoAcdG0
Sabs Style 😎 @SabalenkaA | #TennisParadise https://t.co/5u9NpKz0T7
Clear frustration for Sabalenka as she trails in the deciding set against Emma Navarro... 🗣 Do we have a major upset on our hands?! https://t.co/IUh0MZkvRU
Upset brewing in #TennisParadise 🚨 Emma Navarro breaks Sabalenka to take a 3-1 lead in the final set! https://t.co/Ab9sxqUBUi
Aryna Sabalenka strikes back, serving brilliantly, to even this round of 16 match with American Emma Navarro at one set apiece Sabalenka 17 winners and 5 UEs in that 6-3 set Fun match. Lots of twists and tactics to go with the athleticism #getty https://t.co/N8xXJTyTLl
Heading to a decider 👀 Aryna Sabalenka takes the second set 6-3 against Emma Navarro! #TennisParadise https://t.co/q6ag3fJXV7
Battling back 👊 @SabalenkaA responds and takes the second set 6-3 over Navarro. #TennisParadise https://t.co/549ui3jCYB
1️⃣-1️⃣ @SabalenkaA ties it up taking the second set 6-3 against Navarro. #TennisParadise | #IndianWells https://t.co/dlufw3XsHG
Drop shot magic by @SabalenkaA ✨ #TennisParadise | #IndianWells https://t.co/JgPEVxvag6
Rising American Emma Navarro takes the opening set 6-3 in the morning sunshine against No. 2 Aryna Sabalenka. Navarro handling the pace and her first Indian Wells round of 16 with aplomb so far We spoke in San Diego https://t.co/8NPTuLHhmp #getty https://t.co/4SnEGkl1lo
bringing the HEAT 🔥 Emma Navarro takes the first set 6-3 over No.2 seed Sabalenka. #TennisParadise https://t.co/XmFvh0N7S6
OH WOW 💥 Emma Navarro takes the first set against the World No. 2 ⬇ https://t.co/BbYhXYJjf2
🚨 Upset Alert 🚨 Emma Navarro takes the first set 6-3 against World No. 2 Sabalenka! #IndianWells | #TennisParadise https://t.co/pdKxxktBCm
Sabalenka-Navarro pretty lively so far. Sabalenka serving 3-4 in the first. #BNPParibasOpen
En route to Center Court 💨 @SabalenkaA 🆚 Navarro starts NOW! #TennisParadise https://t.co/4B2ioY9tTk
Emma Raducanu is still searching for a victory over a top-ten player after her latest attempt ended with a straight-sets defeat by Aryna Sabalenka in the third round of the Indian Wells Open Read more ⬇️ | ✍️ @stu_fraser https://t.co/MjgKt22yrY
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
Sabalenka passes the Raducanu test ✅ The Australian Open champion reassures herself after a tough first match by defeating the British player 6-3 7-5 She plays Svitolina or Navarro in the round of 16 of @BNPPARIBASOPEN https://t.co/CcY4j8DzVu
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
Aryna Sabalenka wins a hard-fought battle against Emma Raducanu 🚨✨ https://t.co/aHPddu8Ktm
#2 Aryna Sabalenka back into the last 16 in Indian Wells with a 6-3, 7-5 win over Emma Raducanu, who played very well. Good to see. https://t.co/FmuzLOR2aJ
175 - With victory over Emma Raducanu to reach the R16 in Indian Wells, Aryna Sabalenka has recorded her 175th WTA level win this decade. Only Iga Swiatek (203) has more WTA match wins over that span. Dominant. #TennisParadise | @BNPPARIBASOPEN @SabalenkaA @WTA @WTA_insider https://t.co/zjH6SgL75f
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
Sabalenka taking control 💪 The world No.2 holds from 0-40 down and captures the opening set 6-3 against Raducanu! #TennisParadise https://t.co/dGm7EbVv6m
Tiger unleashed 🐯 @SabalenkaA takes the first set 6-3 against Raducanu. #TennisParadise | #IndianWells https://t.co/u8PmJZYLnq
The Sabalen-gals 💅 @SabalenkaA | #TennisParadise https://t.co/XJSDE81h5R
Two grand slam champions battling for a spot in the round of 16. @SabalenkaA takes on @EmmaRaducanu ⚔️ Watch live→ https://t.co/tPoe44Ubky #TennisParadise https://t.co/wTdiu2EE04
.@SabalenkaA got through a tricky first match in #TennisParadise with a little help from her @Nike sneakers. How did the No. 2 seed avoid an ankle injury?? https://t.co/tmc9wtWOKM
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
Find a better match so far this tournament. We'll wait. @SabalenkaA | #IndianWells | #TennisParadise https://t.co/DUiukOYmIn
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
Converting on her 4th match point & saving 4 herself, Aryna Sabalenka beats Stearns 6-7(2), 6-2, 7-6(6)! Faces Raducanu next for a spot in the Fourth Round. #TennisParadise https://t.co/ibyrcf9gWT
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
Sabalenka vs. Stearns is why we love tennis ❤️🎾 What a battle between these two! #TennisParadise
WOW! Sabalenka saves FOUR match points, three of them consecutive, in the Stearns' serve. And breaks back! 5-5.
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
Peyton Stearns grabs set one 7-6(2) over Sabalenka! The World No. 2 has lost four straight matches when losing the first set. #TennisParadise https://t.co/f6qQdP8NAM
HOOK 'EM 🤘 @peyton_stearns takes the first set 7-6(2) against No. 2 seed Sabalenka! #IndianWells | #TennisParadise https://t.co/RFSh2lKdj8
All 👀s on Aryna @SabalenkaA | #TennisParadise https://t.co/HBhQLVDp7P
Whoops 🙊😂 @SabalenkaA | #TennisParadise https://t.co/MpxVgJtxUx