Joel Drucker

The American overcome a second-set scare, and booked a BNP Paribas Open quarterfinal showdown with Elena Rybakina. Published Mar 12, 2026 INDIAN WELLS, Calif. — Forty-four minutes into her BNP Paribas Open round of 16 match versus 12th-seeded Belinda Bencic, fifth-seeded Jessica Pegula did something versus her opponent that in four previous matches she’d never done: She won a set, taking the opener, 6-3.

The world No. 1 defeats Osaka 6-2, 6-4 at Indian Wells, renewing a rivalry that once promised far more frequent meetings. Published Mar 11, 2026 INDIAN WELLS, Calif. — Fueled by healthy displays of trademark baseline power and serving speed, accompanied by sparkles of eclecticism, Aryna Sabalenka today levelled her rivalry with Naomi Osaka at one victory apiece, in 80 minutes earning a 6-2, 6-4 victory in the round of 16 at the BNP Paribas Open.

“It's a very important win,” said Michelsen. “Top ten player, been top American for many years, someone I have looked up to for a long time.” Published Mar 10, 2026 INDIAN WELLS, Calif.—A tremendous display of energy and alertness, accompanied by savvy wind management, were the defining factors that propelled world No. 44 Alex Michelsen to a 6-4, 7-6 (6) upset win over seventh-seeded Taylor Fritz in a third round match at the BNP Paribas Open this afternoon.