Iga Świątek advanced to the third round of the Indian Wells tournament after defeating American Kayla Day 6-0, 7-6 (7-2). The Pole won the first set without dropping a game. In the second set, Day was already leading 5-1 and was close to taking the match into a third set. Świątek, however, came back and forced a tie-break. The outcome of the second set was decided in the closing stages, with the Pole winning 7-2. The match lasted 1 hour and 38 minutes. The victory secured Świątek’s place in the third round of the WTA 1000 event. Her next opponent will be Maria Sakkari.
