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Sabalenka Dominates Osaka, Gibson Stuns Top Seed
11 Mar
Summary
- Aryna Sabalenka defeated Naomi Osaka in straight sets.
- Talia Gibson achieved the biggest win of her career against Jasmine Paolini.
- Alexander Zverev advanced to the men's singles quarter-finals.
Aryna Sabalenka demonstrated a dominant performance, defeating Naomi Osaka 6-2, 6-4 to reach the Indian Wells quarter-finals. This marked their first encounter since 2018, with Sabalenka's power proving decisive against her predecessor.
Sabalenka expressed satisfaction with her performance, highlighting her serve and return game. She will face either Victoria Mboko or Amanda Anisimova in the next round, aiming for her first title in the California desert.
In a major upset, 21-year-old Talia Gibson secured the biggest win of her career, defeating world No 7 Jasmine Paolini 7-5, 2-6, 6-1. Gibson became the first qualifier in 11 years to reach the tournament's quarter-finals.
In the men's draw, fourth seed Alexander Zverev advanced by defeating Frances Tiafoe 6-3, 6-4. He is set to play Arthur Fils, who secured a comeback victory against Félix Auger-Aliassime.
