Indian Wells 2024: Iga Swiatek vs. Marta Kostyuk preview, prediction, and live stream

Iga Swiatek takes on Marta Kostyuk in an all-exciting semi-final clash as she looks at a second title for the year.

Indian Wells 2024: Iga Swiatek vs. Marta Kostyuk preview, prediction, and live stream

Marta Kostyuk and Iga Swiatek (via Imago)

The 2024 Indian Wells have taken an interesting turn, as they are soon to commence their semifinal matches. The first of the women’s matches will be between World No. 1 Iga Swiatek and the young Marta Kostyuk. 

Both the women have had good runs this year, as they look to battle it for the first time this year. The World Number looks to win another title, as she continues to dominate the draw. On the other side, the Ukrainian returned to winning ways after a minor injury scare. 

Iga Swiatek vs. Marta Kostyuk: Match Details

  • Tournament: Indian Wells 2024
  • Match: Iga Swiatek vs. Marta Kostyuk
  • Round: Semifinals (Sixth Round)
  • Date: March 15, 2024
  • Time: 4:00 PM (local time)
  • Venue: Indian Wells Tennis Garden
  • Surface: Hard
  • Prize Money: $325,000

Iga Swiatek vs. Marta Kostyuk: Match Preview

The matchup is between two dangerous players who have turned up the heat in the desert. On one hand, Iga Swiatek remains unbeaten, returning from a title win in Qatar. After a disappointing Australian Open run, she made good progress in the Middle East to continue the run in California. 

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Iga Swiatek
Iga Swiatek (Via Imago)

On the other side of the court is Marta Kostyuk, who made a fabulous start to 2024 with a quarter-final run at the Australian Open. Returning from a slight injury scare, the 21-year-old entered San Diego with a run till the finals. 

Both players haven’t dropped a set so far in the tournament and promise another mouthwatering matchup. They have had their rises and falls this season and aim for another shot at the title. The winner goes one step closer to the prestigious title. 

Iga Swiatek vs. Marta Kostyuk: Match Prediction

The two women, almost matched in age, are also tied with the statistics for the year. Though Swiatek has a title, the Ukrainians have come very close to one. 

Marta Kostyuk
Marta Kostyuk (Via Imago)

Furthermore, their head-to-head isn’t that far apart. Swiatek leads the run 1-0 as the two gear up for their second head-on match. 

Swiatek emerged victorious in their last encounter back at the 2021 French Open. It was a straight-set victory for the then-No. 8 seed. She continued that form until the quarterfinals and fell very close to the semi-finals. 

Now, both women are in great form, as Kostyuk will look to tie the head-on score. After coming so close to the title, she will aim to win one in the desert and head into the clay season high on momentum. 

Prediction: Iga Swiatek in three

Iga Swiatek vs. Marta Kostyuk: Live Stream details

  • USA – Tennis Channel
  • UK – Sky Sports
  • Canada – TSN
  • Australia – beIN Sports
  • Belgium–Telenet, BeTV

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