- I always want to finish the point as quickly as possible if I get the chance, but it's more difficult here because the balls bounce slower, Swiatek told the WTA website.
The 21-year-old Pole is the superior world number one and has dominated women's tennis for several years.
Emma Raducanu, 20, broke through with the historic victory in US 2021 where she reached the title from the qualifier.
Since then, his career has slowed down and regressed – ranked just 77th.
Gave the go-ahead 20 minutes before the start
Before the meeting with Swiatek, she had problems with her tonsils and did not decide to play until 20 minutes before kick-off.
In addition, a wrist injury has bothered the British at the end.
- If you look at the physics, she is much further ahead than I am right now.
I was able to challenge her at the beginning of the first set and I am very proud of myself, says Raducanu.
Petra Kvitova saved four match points in her match against Jessica Pegula, 6-2,3-6,7-6(13-11).
- I just tried to play on and it was very emotional.
I'm a bit exhausted now, says the Czech who last reached the quarters in Indian Wells seven years ago.
The women's tournament in Indian Wells has been played since 1989 and only Navratilova in 1990 and 1991 has managed to defend the title in the major tournament.