“You guys brought the best atmosphere,” Grateful Aryna Sabalenka thanks her fans as the tennis ‘Barbie’ storms into Indian Wells fourth round

Sabalenka advanced to the next round after a convincing victory over Emma Raducanu.

“You guys brought the best atmosphere,” Grateful Aryna Sabalenka thanks her fans as the tennis ‘Barbie’ storms into Indian Wells fourth round

Aryna Sabalenka (Via Imago)

Tennis Barbie Aryna Sabalenka registered another victory at the 2024 Indian Wells Masters, as she beat the returning star Emma Raducanu for a spot in the last 16 of the tournament on Monday. Fans were treated to another exciting match in California, as the fans came in big numbers to cheer their players on. 

The supporters filled the air with a lot of excitement that drove the players to perform better. There was a huge crowd cheering the Belarusian as she secured her recent victory. An overjoyed Sabalenka thanked the fans for their support as she revealed to have enjoyed her game.

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You guys brought the best atmosphere. Thank you for the support. I enjoyed playing in front of you. Thank you.
 Sabalenka in the post-match interview. 

After a first-round scare, the Australian Open champion brought back her dominating nature of gameplay to secure another brilliant victory as she beat Raducanu in straight sets. With 8 aces throughout the match, the Belarusian smashed her way through to the next round of the tournament. 

After last year’s brilliance at the Indian Wells, the Belarusian looks to go all the way this time around, as she is shining with form. She is a 5-time WTA 1000 titlist, as she advances one step further to the 6th one. 

Sabalenka holds off an in-form Raducanu in a tough match

Two-time singles Australian Open winner Aryna Sabalenka beat the returning star Emma Raducanu in straight sets to book a spot in the Round Of 16 at the Indian Wells. The Brit was having a great tournament so far, as she beat ranked players easily to register her first second-round victory of the season. However, the next game got incredibly hard, as she had to face the 2023 finalist, Aryna Sabalenka. 

Aryna Sabalenka and Emma Raducanu
Aryna Sabalenka and Emma Raducanu (Via Imago)

Nonetheless, she put up a good fight, pushing Sabalenka to earn her win 6-3, 7-5. Even Sabalenka agreed that it was a tough match as she praised Raducanu for the level of tennis she brought. 

It was a tough match. She played unbelievable. I’m super happy with the level today and happy to get through this round,
Sabalenka in the post-match interview. 

With this, the Belarusian makes her way through another round as she gears up to face the winner between Elina Svitolina and Emma Navarro. Another great match is scheduled as one of the two ranked players will take on an in-form Sabalenka. 

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