Indian Wells Open 2023: Iga Swiatek vs Elena Rybakina Live Stream, Match Timing, Prediction, and Preview

In the 2023 BNP Paribas Open semifinals, world No. 1 Iga Swiatek will compete against world No. 10 Elena Rybakina.

Indian Wells Open 2023: Iga Swiatek vs Elena Rybakina Live Stream, Match Timing, Prediction, and Preview

Iga Swiatek and Elena Rybakina

Iga Swiatek and Elena Rybakina will square off in the semifinal of the BNP Paribas Open for a place in the finals.

Iga Swiatek vs Elena Rybakina : Match details

  • Tournament: Indian Wells Masters 2023
  • Match: Iga Swiatek vs Elena Rybakina
  • Round: Semi Final
  • Date: March 17, 2023
  • Venue:  Indian Wells Tennis Garden, California.
  • Surface: Outdoor Hardcourt
  • Prize Money: $8,800,000
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Iga Swiatek vs Elena Rybakina : Preview

Elena Rybakina
Elena Rybakina

Swiatek advanced to the semifinal round by defeating Sorana Cirstea (6-2 6-3), Bianca Andreescu (6-3 7-6), and Emma Raducanu (6-3 6-1). Iga defeated Cirstea in straight sets in the quarterfinals. Swiatek burst onto the scene in 2020 when she won the French Open, becoming the first Polish player to win a Grand Slam singles title. She did so without dropping a set, defeating Sofia Kenin in the final.

She turned pro in 2018 and had some success on the ITF circuit before her breakthrough at the French Open. Swiatek plays all over the court. With a drop shot from the baseline, she captured the WTA Fan Favorite Shot of the Year award in 2019 and was chosen as the WTA Fan Favorite Singles Player of the Year in 2020. She is the 2023 L’Equipe Champion of Champions. In 2023, she won the Polish Sports Personality of the Year title.

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World no.10 Rybakina advanced to the semifinals by defeating Karolina Muchova 7-6 2-6 6-4, Varvara Gracheva 6-3 6-0, Sofia Kenin 7-6 7-6, Paula Badosa Gibert 6-3 7-5. Rybakina turned pro in 2016 and has steadily risen up the rankings, reaching a career-high of world No. 10 in singles. Rybakina is known for her powerful game, particularly her serve and forehand. She has won three WTA singles titles, and finished runner-up in six more finals.

She achieved her biggest result at the 2022 Wimbledon Championships, where she won the women’s singles trophy, becoming the first Kazakhstani player to win a Grand Slam tournament. Rybakina is known for her hard work and dedication to her sport. She has said that her goal is to keep improving and become a consistent top player on the WTA tour.

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Iga Swiatek vs Elena Rybakina: Prediction

Iga Swiatek
Iga Swiatek

Iga Swiatek and Elena Rybakina will square off once more in this battle. The head-to-head is 1-1. In their most recent meeting, Rybakina triumphed 6-4 6-4 in the fourth round of the Australian Open in January 2023. Swiatek won their first encounter at the 2021 Ostrava Open in straight sets.

Prediction: Iga Swiatek to win in straight sets.

Iga Swiatek vs Elena Rybakina : Live Streaming Details

  • USA: Tennis Channel
  • UK: Amazon Prime Video
  • India: Tennis TV
  • Canada: TSN
  • Australia: beIN Sports
  • France, Russia, Hungary: Eurosport

Iga Swiatek vs Elena Rybakina : Match Timings

  • Dubai: 8:00 PM
  • Melbourne: 12:30 AM
  • New York: 7:30 AM
  • London: 1:00 PM
  • India: 6:00 PM 

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