After a 2–1 set against Muchova, she will now face defending champion Iga Swiatek in the semifinals. Swiatek, in turn, defeated Sorana Cirstea 2–0 in sets.

The last time anyone defended the title in Indian Wells was in 1991 when Martina Navratilova succeeded.

Rybakina defeated Swiatek in the round of XNUMX of the Australian Open earlier this year.

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