The third favorite for Indian Wells-2024, Coco Gauf, played against Elise Mertens, the American losing only two games during the match, which she authoritatively controlled (6-0, 6-2).

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Iga Sviatek and Coco Gauff, the main favorites at Indian Wells 2024

Gauff needed just 67 minutes to complete the match against Elise Mertens, the 24th seed in the WTA 1000 event, 6-0, 6-2.

The big surprise of the day came from Emma Navarro: the American beat Aryna Sabalenko, the champion of the Australian Open, 6-3, 3-6, 6-2.

Another surprise was prepared by Yue Yuan (49 WTA): the Chinese woman knocked out Daria Kasatkina (11 favorite), score 4-6, 6-4, 6-3. The game lasted two hours and 23 minutes.

In the quarterfinals of the women’s singles, only two big favorites of the WTA 1000 tournament remained: Iga Sviatek (1) and Coco Gauf (3).

Indian Wells 2024 Women’s Singles Round of 16

Emma Navarro (23) – Aryna Sabalenko (2) 6-3, 3-6, 6-2

Coco Gauff (3) – Elise Mertens (24) 6-0, 6-2

Maria Sakkari (9) – Diane Parry 6-2, 3-6, 6-3

Yue Yuan – Daria Kasatkina (11) 4-6, 6-4, 6-3

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The result of the match Maria Sakkari – Diane Parry

The result of the match between Coco Gauff and Elise Mertens

Indian Wells 2024 Women’s Singles Quarter Final Draw

Iga Sviatek (1) vs. Caroline Wozniacki

Anastasia Potapova (28) vs Marta Kostyuk (31)

Yue Yuan vs Coco Gauff (3)

Maria Saccari (9) vs. Emma Navarro (23)

The BNP Paribas Open is a WTA 1000 tournament that takes place from March 6 to 17. The game is played on a hard surface and the total prize pool is $8,995,555. Titled champion – Olena Rybakina.