Polish tennis sensation Iga Swiatek returns to Indian Wells as the No.1 seed, hoping to replicate her impressive performance at the tournament last year. Swiatek began her campaign with three consecutive three-set wins, but it was her dominating 6-0, 6-1 win over Madison Keys in the round of 16 that caught everyone’s attention.
From that point on, Swiatek went on a remarkable run, losing just two sets on her way to the French Open final.
Swiatek’s performance in Indian Wells last year set the tone for the rest of her season, and she will be looking to do the same this time around.
However, she faces stiff competition from other top players like Aryna Sabalenka, Jessica Pegula, and Caroline Garcia, who will be determined to claim the title for themselves. It remains to be seen whether Swiatek can recreate the magic that propelled her to success in 2021 or if someone else will step up and take the reins.
Tennis fans around the world will be eagerly anticipating the start of the tournament to see who will emerge victorious.