Indian Wells

Tennis best bets for Saturday, March 11th at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells. Picks and predictions for Miomir Kecmanovic vs.

And he’s a guy that is good on clay, but also has the ability to win on hard courts. That gives the Australian three wins on these courts this week, and that should mean that the 22-year-old will be a lot more comfortable than Baez when they get out there. Half of those wins came in his title run in Cordoba, which happens to be a hometown tournament for him. The American has a hard time maintaining his level for extended periods of time, and he has also struggled to stay on the court in the past. This is one of the biggest tournaments on the tennis calendar, as all the stars try and make their way out to Tennis Paradise. While we have compared this surface to clay a few times since starting to make picks for this tournament, you do need to have the baseline power required to hit through opponents.

Grand Slam champions Elena Rybakina and Sofia Kenin will meet on Day 4 of the BNP Paribas Open. Iga Swiatek, Bianca Andreescu and Emma Raducanu are also in ...

Kovinic, Indian Wells R1](https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/3101873/indian-wells-raducanu-beats-kovinic-to-win-opener) Pliskova, Australian Open QF](https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/3037074/australian-open-linette-upsets-pliskova-makes-first-grand-slam-semifinal) [Gauff returns to third round](https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3102987/by-the-numbers-gauff-returns-to-indian-wells-third-round) [Memorable WTA moments](https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3100723/international-women-s-day-a-look-back-at-memorable-moments-of-the-wta) [Swiatek tuning out expectations](https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3100885/a-year-into-rise-to-no-1-swiatek-tuning-out-expectations) [Draw analysis](https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3099210/indian-wells-draw-swiatek-heads-field-stephens-to-face-kenin) [Swinging freely key for Stearns](https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3102957/-go-big-or-go-home-swinging-freely-the-key-for-stearns) [Swiatek and the top seeds](https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3097679/breaking-down-iga-swiatek-and-the-top-seeds-at-indian-wells-2023) [Fifty years of global evolution](https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3101882/-it-s-really-an-inspiration-fifty-years-of-global-evolution-in-tennis) The 33-year-old lifted the trophy in 2012 and 2016, the latter run as the first leg of the Sunshine Double, and was also runner-up in 2021. The Kazakh won 6-7(2), 6-3, 6-3 in the first round of Dubai and went on to her fourth final that year. [Sakkari scores first win over Rogers](https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3102978/sakkari-scores-first-win-over-rogers-in-indian-wells)

Alejandro Davidovich Fokina beat Yibing Wu 6-4, 6-1 on Friday. He'll face Russian Karen Khachanov, the No 13 seed, next.

- Pedro Cachin vs. - Karen Khachanov vs. - Pedro Martinez vs. - Hubert Hurkacz vs. - Mackenzie McDonald vs. - Carlos Alcaraz vs.

No. 2 seed Stefanos Tsitsipas has been knocked out of Indian Wells by Jordan Thompson in only the second round.

He also played great points so it was a good battle, especially more in the second set I would say." "I feel like on such a court you cannot play your best tennis every point," the Russian added. The No. Thompson would not be deterred, though, and forced a tie-break in the third. 1 in the world rankings after this event and Miami. "I wanted to take control of my service points.

Stefanos Tsitsipas's hopes of taking over the world number one ranking with an Indian Wells title ended in a 7-6(0) 4-6 7-6(5) second-round loss to ...

“Lots of good memories at Indian Wells,” Norrie said. You could see it on my face at the end of the match. “She’s a great player and it’s going to be a great battle.” “It’s nice to be through to the third round.” I was overcome with joy.” “The ball was only just out and it was a relief that it was.

Unseeded Australian Jordan Thompson grabbed one of the biggest wins of his career on Friday, ousting third-ranked Stefanos Tsitsipas 7-6 (7/0), 4-6, ...

"It's unreal at a Masters 1000 ... For Tsitsipas it was another setback in the wake of his sparkling run to the Australian Open final in January. Unseeded Australian Jordan Thompson grabbed one of the biggest wins of his career on Friday, ousting third-ranked Stefanos Tsitsipas 7-6 (7/0), 4-6, 7-6 (7/5) to reach the third round of the Indian Wells WTA and ATP Masters.

Jonathan Reid previews ATP Indian Wells Day 5 and offers up his best bets, including a play on Andrey Rublev.

The content on this page is for informational purposes only. We may be compensated for the links provided on this page. They all came in succession to open the second set. Action Network makes no representation or warranty as to the accuracy of the information given or the outcome of any game or event. Some food for thought on that win, though. Last year’s semifinalist came out hot and was dominant behind his first serve and plus-one forehand combination.

Second-seeded Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus needed only 65 minutes to win her opening match at the BNP Paribas Open, routing Russia's Evgeniya Rodina 6-2, ...

Emma Raducanu tallied back-to-back wins for the first time since September after posting a strong victory over Australian Open semifinalist Magda Linette at ...

In her seven victories at the WTA 1000 level, Raducanu has won in straight sets on six of those occasions. Last year, a multitude of injuries restricted her activity and she finished with a 17-19 record. That US Open was only her fourth event at the Hologic WTA Tour level; she played only 18 such matches in 2021. Her forehand carried her there and she ended it with a vigorous series of fist pumps on the way to the changeover chair. She ended with a whippet-like forehand winner down the line that brought the capacity crowd in Stadium 4 to their feet. It’s the first time Raducanu has won back-to-back matches since last September in Seoul.

Emma Raducanu beat Magda Linette 7-6 (3), 6-2 (WTA)

- Barbora Krejcikova (16) beat Dayana Yastremska (WC): 6-1, 6-2 - Coco Gauff (6) beat Cristina Bucsa (Q): 6-2, 6-4 - Varvara Gracheva (Q) beat Petra Martic (25): 6-3, 6-2

Emma Raducanu downed the 20th seed in Indian Wells after calling the physio to the court.

The world No 77 continued to hold strong as she fought off two break-back points from Linette in the very next game, and she managed to break the 20th seed one more time in the final game of the match to close out a 7-6(3) 6-2 victory. But the world No 77 suddenly called the physio to the court and was seen taking a tablet and having her wrist rubbed, but she refused an extended three-minute medical time out and continued playing. Raducanu had already defeated the Pole last year and was the first to set up a break point in the third game of their second meeting but failed to convert.

Emma Raducanu moved into the third round at Indian Wells with a 7-6(3) 6-2 victory over Magda Linette.

WTA Indian Wells Raducanu cruises past Kovinic in Indian Wells first round

INDIAN WELLS, USA – Emma Raducanu battled past wrist pain and tonsillitis to beat Danka Kovinic, and now faces No. 20 seed Magda Linette.

Both are certainly agile enough to get around the court with ease, but this may be where the Pole can run a potentially fatigued and under-cooked Raducanu around. Raducanu leads across each stat except for break point conversion, and even then the margin is negligible. Emma Raducanu (WR 77) Magda Linette (WR 21) R3 (2022) There looked to be a flurry of resistance as it looked like Kovinic was trying to get back on even terms, but Raducanu held on, finishing with a flourish, serving and then breaking to love.

The wrist injury continues to bother Emma Raducanu who took a medical timeout in this match but she still managed to play a very decent match and take it ...

The win meant a lot to her as she was all smiles after the match. Linette took an early lead as Raducanu struggled to find a really good rhythm but eventually, she did and the match turned around. It was an interesting matchup between Raducanu and Linette who played for the second time.

Emma Raducanu won two matches in a row for the first time since September last year as she sparkled in a straight sets win over Magda Linette in Indian ...

It was a cagey start to the second set but all the momentum was with Raducanu. The players then exchanged service holds before Raducanu made her bid to claim the opener, setting up three break points and taking it on the first one. A powerful backhand followed by a similarly quick forehand brought up a Raducanu break point in game seven and more pressure forced Linette long to get the set back on serve.

Emma Raducanu won 7-6 (3), 6-2 against Magda Linette, her highest ranked victim since her US Open title, to reach the third round in Indian Wells.

Raducanu will return on Monday seeking to continue her positive momentum as she faces either Beatriz Haddad Maia, the 13th seed, or Katerina Siniakova for a place in the fourth round. With the first set secured, she powered through to the third round. Linette, the world No 21, is also the Briton’s highest ranked victim since her US Open win in September 2021.

Raducanu overcame injury doubts and illness to beat Danka Kovinic in her opener at Indian Wells, and the British No 1 had to call for a physio after battling ...

But Raducanu fought back from 4-1 down to level at 4-4 before calling for a physio at 6-5 ahead. Raducanu overcame injury doubts and illness to beat Danka Kovinic in her opener at Indian Wells, and the British No 1 had to call for a physio after battling back from an early deficit. The British number one called for a physio at 6-5 ahead in the first set

Emma Raducanu knocked out Polish 20th seed Magda Linette 7-6(3) 6-2 on Saturday to reach the third round of Indian Wells and notch her biggest win since ...

It was really windy and I did well to overcome it." "The first day I didn't really know what was going on. Register for free to Reuters and know the full story

Jack Draper continued to make his mark on the 2023 BNP Paribas Open on Saturday, when the 21-year-old Briton clinched a 6-4, 6-2 win against his countryman ...

The 21-year-old clinched a 6-4, 6-2 win against his countryman [Daniel Evans](https://www.atptour.com/en/players/daniel-evans/e687/overview) to reach the third round on event debut in Indian Wells. [Next Gen ATP Finals](https://www.atptour.com/en/tournaments/next-gen-atp-finals/7696/overview) semi-finalist Draper converted four of 10 break points to seal victory against the 24th seed Evans in two hours on Stadium 5. “For a big guy, he moves pretty well also and then from the back of the court, his backhand is a very solid shot. “The two most important fundamental shots in the game he does well. Saturday’s clash was the first tour-level meeting between Draper and Evans, who had defeated his younger countryman at a 2019 ATP Challenger Tour event in Nottingham. “He doesn’t have huge weaknesses in his game. But when Murray broke for the opening set and let out a big roar, he took control. But I did well in the end to get through.” The change did not impact the 35-year-old, who dominated on serve. He won 78 per cent of his service points and did not face a break point. “Obviously I’ve played a lot of tennis coming in, maybe I saw it was an opportunity for me. The former World No.

World number one Iga Swiatek launched her bid for a rare Indian Wells repeat with a convincing 6-0, 6-1 victory over 56th-ranked American Claire Liu on ...

Marton Fucsovics defeated Alex De Minaur 6-4, 6-2 (ATP)

- Alejandro Tabilo (Q) beat Maxime Cressy (32): 7-6 (3), 7-6 (13) - Taro Daniel (Q) beat Matteo Berrettini (20): 7-6 (5), 0-6, 6-3 - Tommy Paul (17) beat Jan-Lennard Struff (Q): 6-3, 6-3

British No 1 Emma Raducanu beats Polish 20th seed Magda Linette 7-6 (7-3) 6-2 to reach third round; in mens draw, Jack Draper also progresses after 6-4 6-2 ...

She beat Danka Kovinic 6-2 6-3 in the first round on Thursday. The pair have never previously played each other on tour. Emma Raducanu is through to the third round of the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells after coming back to beat Polish 20th seed Magda Linette in straight sets 7-6 (7-3) 6-2.

Casper Ruud and Dominic Thiem teamed up in Indian Wells. Did this team have what it takes to outduel doubles greats Nikola Mektic and Mate Pavic?

The fans. They evened the game and then, on the decisive point–match point–Thiem eschewed conventional doubles and attempted a down-the-line backhand. The challenge for Mektic and Pavic was to grapple with the unpredictable patterns and, most problematic of all, withstand many a lethal drive. That was one of several Ruud drives that went down the line, a visceral display of the firepower that took this man from Norway to two Grand Slam singles final last year. As Ruud struck an untouchable forehand down the line, one spectator turned to her friend and said, “That’s a Chrissie shot,” referring to one of her doubles buddies back home. Etcheverry; Stephens vs. Fognini; Murray vs. Nakashima; Pegula v. Lehecka; Medvedev v. Liu; Alcaraz vs. Shelton; Swiatek vs. Indian Wells, USA

Taylor Fritz defeated Ben Shelton 4-6, 6-4, 6-3 (ATP)

- Alejandro Tabilo (Q) beat Maxime Cressy (32): 7-6 (3), 7-6 (13) - Taro Daniel (Q) beat Matteo Berrettini (20): 7-6 (5), 0-6, 6-3 - Tallon Griekspoor (31) beat Guido Pella: 7-6 (3), 7-6 (4)

Taylor Fritz defeats fellow American Ben Shelton from one set down on Saturday in Indian Wells. Fritz entered the 2023 BNP Paribas Open at a career high of ...

But Fritz's ability to attack the Shelton second serve — and protect his own — made the difference. [Taylor Fritz](https://www.atptour.com/en/players/taylor-fritz/fb98/overview) came back from a set down to win a battle of two of the brightest stars in American tennis on Saturday at the [BNP Paribas Open](https://www.atptour.com/en/tournaments/indian-wells/404/overview). "It's such a great feeling coming back, walking onto the court and then walking back out after the match is over. The 25-year-old, five years Shelton's senior, locked in from the baseline to earn the two crucial breaks that decided the match. The pair's first ATP Head2Head meeting lived up to the hype, as both showcased their electric brand of attacking tennis. 5 was challenged by the fast-rising [Ben Shelton](https://www.atptour.com/en/players/ben-shelton/s0s1/overview) but ultimately used his big-match experience to navigate through a 4-6, 6-4, 6-3 victory.

World number one Iga Swiatek launched her bid for a rare Indian Wells title repeat with a convincing 6-0, 6-1 second-round victory over 56th-ranked American ...

"I just had to regroup, find a way to problem-solve. Eighth-seeded Canadian Felix Auger-Aliassime and 11th-seeded Jannik Sinner both made it safely through. She didn't have things quite so much her own way in the second.

Félix Auger-Aliassime and Leylah Annie Fernandez were victorious on Saturday afternoon to advance to the third round of the BNP Paribas Open.

The 20-year-old came flying out of the gate to take the opening set in convincing fashion despite struggling on serve with six double faults. In the third round on Monday, he’ll face the winner of the encounter between no. Martinez got off to a quick start in the first set after a break of serve in the opening game.

Pole Hubert Hurkacz, the No 9 seed, moved into the third round of the Indian Wells Masters by winning against Australian lucky loser Alexei Popyrin 6-3, ...

- Alejandro Tabilo (Q) beat Maxime Cressy (32): 7-6 (3), 7-6 (13) - Taro Daniel (Q) beat Matteo Berrettini (20): 7-6 (5), 0-6, 6-3 - Tallon Griekspoor (31) beat Guido Pella: 7-6 (3), 7-6 (4)

Former world number one Andy Murray didn't need any marathon match heroics on Saturday as he eased into the third round at Indian Wells with his first ...

Britain's Emma Raducanu has learned that good fortune can be fleeting and bad luck can cruelly compound itself but said she is on the upswing following her ...

"I wouldn't trade that title for the world. Open, she fell outside the top 80. I have to take the bad luck sometimes because good fortune has also come upon me. I won the U.S. Register for free to Reuters and know the full story "But then very quickly I think you create your own luck.

Jannik Sinner downed Richard Gasquet 6-3, 7-6(2) in his opening match Saturday at the BNP Paribas Open, the Italian's first match for nearly three weeks.

[Adrian Mannarino](https://www.atptour.com/en/players/adrian-mannarino/me82/overview) as he bids to reach the fourth round in Indian Wells for the third consecutive year. The Canadian overcame some stubborn resistance from [Pedro Martinez](https://www.atptour.com/en/players/pedro-martinez/mo44/overview) to clinch a 7-6(5), 6-4 win in two hours and 26 minutes on Stadium 2. Like Sinner, Auger-Aliassime also had to battle through some early struggles en route to victory in California. Especially in the beginning I was a little bit tight, and then I started to loosen up a little bit and won the first match here which is very important for me.” For sure the balance on the court is very important.” Yet despite falling 0-2 behind early, the 21-year-old soon began to dominate with his trademark clean ballstriking, finishing with 28 winners in an accomplished one-hour, 34-minute triumph.

It takes more than unexpectedly breezy weather to blow world number one Iga Swiatek off course.

"On the other hand I want to sometimes stay in my zone. "It did a little bit in the second set at the end. "It was a really solid match and I'm happy with how I adjusted to the wind, because when we were practicing, it wasn't that windy.

Top seed Iga Swiatek opened her BNP Paribas Open title defense with a dominant win over American Claire Liu with the loss of just one game.

She got to deuce on Swiatek's serve to start, and had a game point to hold in the third game. Liu only hit nine unforced errors in the match. She also had a game point serving down 3-0 in the set, after saving two break points, but eventually dropped serve for the fifth and final time. 7: Liu won just seven points in the 26-minute opener. Liu, who hails from Thousand Oaks, Calif., served her first ace of the match down 6-0, 5-0, and later saved a match point, en route to holding serve with a cross-court forehand winner past Swiatek at the net. 2-0: Swiatek is now 2-0 against 2017 junior Wimbledon winner Liu all-time in the pros.

Holger Rune defeats Mackenzie McDonald to set a meeting with Stan Wawrinka at the 2023 BNP Paribas Open. Rune beat Wawrinka in a thid-set tie-break last ...

"I'm just going to try to focus on myself and do everything I can to beat him." Rune used his Paris victory against Wawrinka spark his dream run to the biggest title of his career. 8 in the Pepperstone ATP Rankings, and is already up to No. 86, I put pressure on myself to win and I was very close. Super windy and actually the first time in my life that I even stepped out on this court," Rune said after the win on Stadium 2. 7 this week in the Pepperstone ATP Live Rankings.

VSiN Tennis Best Bets for the BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells. Picks and predictions for Alejandro Tabilo vs. Jordan Thompson, as well as Petra Kvitova vs.

The difference between the two is that Kvitova is a little stronger mentally. This is a matchup that should be really interesting to watch, as these are two of the best ball-strikers on the WTA Tour. This one might be a little tighter, but we’re rolling with the veteran to prevail here. If you’ve been reading this column throughout the week, you’re probably sick of hearing that this is a hard-court tournament that plays more like clay. But this is a hard-court tournament that plays more like clay. The Australian earned a straight-set win over Gael Monfils in the first round, and he followed it up with a victory over world No.

Top-ranked Iga Swiatek routed Claire Liu in 65 minutes to win her opening match at the BNP Paribas Open on Saturday, and Andy Murray topped Radu Albot in ...

Eighth-seeded [Daria Kasatkina](https://www.espn.com/sports/tennis/players/profile?playerId=2191) beat [Tatjana Maria](https://www.espn.com/sports/tennis/players/profile?playerId=2346) 6-2, 6-1. 20 [Magda Linette](https://www.espn.com/sports/tennis/players/profile?playerId=1649) 7-6 (3), 6-2. [Karolina Muchova](https://www.espn.com/sports/tennis/players/profile?playerId=3039) beat two-time Indian Wells champion [Victoria Azarenka](https://www.espn.com/sports/tennis/players/profile?playerId=421) 7-6 (1), 6-3 while attacking the net in swirling wind conditions. [Dalma Galfi](https://www.espn.com/sports/tennis/players/profile?playerId=2764) 6-1, 6-7 (4), 6-4. [Carlos Alcaraz](https://www.espn.com/sports/tennis/players/profile?playerId=3782), the second-ranked men's player, defeated qualifier [Thanasi Kokkinakis](https://www.espn.com/sports/tennis/players/profile?playerId=2320) 6-3, 6-3. [Felix Auger-Aliassime](https://www.espn.com/sports/tennis/players/profile?playerId=3209) reached the third round with a 7-6 (5), 6-4 win over [Pedro Martinez](https://www.espn.com/sports/tennis/players/profile?playerId=2623). [Taylor Fritz](https://www.espn.com/sports/tennis/players/profile?playerId=2946), the defending men's champion, rallied past former NCAA singles champion [Ben Shelton](https://www.espn.com/sports/tennis/players/profile?playerId=9250) 4-6, 6-4, 6-3. [Emma Raducanu](https://www.espn.com/sports/tennis/players/profile?playerId=3398), the 2021 US Open champion, beat No. "Like some things that were working in the past weren't working today, and I adapted." Murray had just 18 unforced errors to 35 for Albot, and he never faced a break point on his serve while firing six aces. Swiatek, the defending champion who took over the No. "Tactically and tennis-wise, everything was on point," she said.

Carlos Alcaraz defeats Thanasi Kokkinakis to open his Indian Wells campaign. The Spaniard will return to World No. 1 with the Indian Wells title.

Beyond that, [Andy Murray](https://www.atptour.com/en/players/andy-murray/mc10/overview) or [Jack Draper](https://www.atptour.com/en/players/jack-draper/d0co/overview) would await in the fourth round. He did not disappoint the expectant crowd, delivering with his all-action game in a 6-3, 6-3 victory against [Thanasi Kokkinakis](https://www.atptour.com/en/players/thanasi-kokkinakis/kd46/overview). The Spaniard could return to No. Red hot from the start, Alcaraz dropped just one point on serve in the opening set and broke in his first return game as he raced to a 3-0 lead. Of course I tried to make people enjoy watching tennis here... "I have great memories, I made my first semi-finals at a Masters 1000 here, had that match against Rafa...

Sorana Cirstea benefited from the retirement of Madison Keys (6-1). She'll play another American, Bernarda Pera, in the next round.

- Barbora Krejcikova (16) beat Dayana Yastremska (WC): 6-1, 6-2 - Bernarda Pera beat Liudmila Samsonova (12): 2-6, 7-6 (8), 7-6 (6) - Elena Rybakina (10) beat Sofia Kenin (WC): 7-6 (6), 7-6 (5)

Third-round action commences on Sunday at the BNP Paribas Open, where Daniil Medvedev, Casper Ruud and Andrey Rublev continue their title quests at the ...

In doubles, [John Isner](https://www.atptour.com/en/players/john-isner/i186/overview) and [Jack Sock](https://www.atptour.com/en/players/jack-sock/sm25/overview) will continue the quest for their third Indian Wells title together against [Kevin Krawietz](https://www.atptour.com/en/players/kevin-krawietz/kb92/overview) and [Fabrice Martin](https://www.atptour.com/en/players/fabrice-martin/me04/overview). [Taro Daniel](https://www.atptour.com/en/players/taro-daniel/da81/overview). [Casper Ruud](https://www.atptour.com/en/players/casper-ruud/rh16/overview) (NOR) vs. [Q] [Cristian Garin](https://www.atptour.com/en/players/cristian-garin/gd64/overview) (CHI) [Cristian Garin](https://www.atptour.com/en/players/cristian-garin/gd64/overview)off the back of a confidence-boosting win against [Diego Schwartzman](https://www.atptour.com/en/players/diego-schwartzman/sm37/overview). [Ilya Ivashka](https://www.atptour.com/en/players/ilya-ivashka/i305/overview) [Next Gen ATP Finals](https://www.atptour.com/en/tournaments/next-gen-atp-finals/7696/overview)champion [Brandon Nakashima](https://www.atptour.com/en/players/brandon-nakashima/n0ae/overview)6-4, 6-3. [Pedro Cachin](https://www.atptour.com/en/players/pedro-cachin/cg04/overview) in his opening match as he continues to build back to his best level after returning from last year’s ankle injury. Eager to change that record, he produced a dominant display against [Jiri Lehecka](https://www.atptour.com/en/players/jiri-lehecka/l0bv/overview)in the second round, downing the Czech 6-4, 6-2. [View Doubles Draw](https://www.atptour.com/en/scores/current/indian-wells/404/draws?matchType=Doubles) [View Singles Draw](https://www.atptour.com/en/scores/current/indian-wells/404/draws) [Daniil Medvedev](https://www.atptour.com/en/players/daniil-medvedev/mm58/overview) vs. [How Daniel Has Turned Tragedy To Triumph](/en/news/taro-daniel-indian-wells-2023-feature) [Ilya Ivashka](https://www.atptour.com/en/players/ilya-ivashka/i305/overview) and grind down the 29-year-old with his brick wall defence.

INDIAN WELLS, Calif. -- Top-ranked Iga Swiatek routed Claire Liu in 65 minutes to win her opening match at the BNP Paribas Open on Saturday. Swiatek, the defending champion who took over the No. 1 ranking nearly a year ago, won 6-0, 6-1.

Eighth-seeded [Daria Kasatkina](http://www.espn.com/sports/tennis/players/profile?playerId=2191) beat [Tatjana Maria](http://www.espn.com/sports/tennis/players/profile?playerId=2346) 6-2, 6-1. 20 [Magda Linette](http://www.espn.com/sports/tennis/players/profile?playerId=1649) 7-6 (3), 6-2. [Karolina Muchova](http://www.espn.com/sports/tennis/players/profile?playerId=3039) beat two-time Indian Wells champion [Victoria Azarenka](http://www.espn.com/sports/tennis/players/profile?playerId=421) 7-6 (1), 6-3 while attacking the net in swirling wind conditions. [Dalma Galfi](http://www.espn.com/sports/tennis/players/profile?playerId=2764) 6-1, 6-7 (4), 6-4. [Carlos Alcaraz](http://www.espn.com/sports/tennis/players/profile?playerId=3782), the second-ranked men's player, defeated qualifier [Thanasi Kokkinakis](http://www.espn.com/sports/tennis/players/profile?playerId=2320) 6-3, 6-3. [Felix Auger-Aliassime](http://www.espn.com/sports/tennis/players/profile?playerId=3209) reached the third round with a 7-6 (5), 6-4 win over [Pedro Martinez](http://www.espn.com/sports/tennis/players/profile?playerId=2623). [Taylor Fritz](http://www.espn.com/sports/tennis/players/profile?playerId=2946), the defending men's champion, rallied past former NCAA singles champion [Ben Shelton](http://www.espn.com/sports/tennis/players/profile?playerId=9250) 4-6, 6-4, 6-3. [Emma Raducanu](http://www.espn.com/sports/tennis/players/profile?playerId=3398), the 2021 US Open champion, beat No. "Like some things that were working in the past weren't working today, and I adapted." Murray had just 18 unforced errors to 35 for Albot, and he never faced a break point on his serve while firing six aces. Swiatek, the defending champion who took over the No. "Tactically and tennis-wise, everything was on point," she said.