Everything you need to know about the Iga Swiatek vs Elena Rybakina semi-final match at the Indian Wells Masters 2023, the head-to-head record and prediction
The Indian Wells Masters has reached its semifinals as the tournament moves to its verge. Here is all you need to know:
Quarter-final results and score BNP Paribas Open 2023 women’s singles
The world’s top seed, Iga Swiatek, defeated Sorana Cirstea 6-2, 6-3 on Thursday to go to Indian Wells’ semi-final matchup with Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina.
Rybakina defeated 76th-ranked Karolina Muchova of the Czech Republic 7-6 (7/4), 2-6, 6-4. Rybakina stunned Swiatek in the fourth round of the Australian Open before losing to Aryna Sabalenka in the year’s first Grand Slam final.
Iga Swiatek vs Elena Rybakina Indian Wells 2023 women’s singles semi-final schedule, date, time, prediction
Iga Swiatek vs Elena Rybakina BNP Paribas Open 2023 semi-final head-to-head record
Venue: Indian Wells, California, USA
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Prize Money: $8,800,000
18 March 2023, Saturday
Iga Swiatek vs Elena Rybakina H2H record
Head to Head: 1-1
Both of their meetings have been evenly split, tying their head-to-head record at one apiece.
Swiatek won their first encounter in the Ostrava Open in 2021 in straight sets. At the Australian Open this year, Rybakina also defeated her in straight sets.
Prediction
The 2023 BNP Paribas Open semifinal matchup between Elena Rybakina, the 2022 Wimbledon champion, and No. 1 seed Iga Swiatek will take place on Saturday.
Swiatek successfully overcame Cristea as she continued to defend her championship. Despite a few small issues, she never looked to be in much danger.
On the other hand, Rybakina evaded Muchova despite being subjected to a rigid test. She gained a lot from her service.
Swiatek is a better returner than the Kazakh, which evens the playing field. The Kazakh serves customers better.
The Poliah professional, Swiatek will have a lot more success this time overcoming Rybakina’s exciting style of play.
The current champion therefore stands a good chance of returning to the final.
The betting odds are available here.
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