Aryna Sabalenko played a near-perfect match in Indian Wells, reaching the semifinals after eliminating American Coco Gauff (6 WTA), 6-4, 6-0.

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In the quarterfinals of Indian Wells, Coco Gauf was eliminated by Aryna Sabalenko

In the first set, Gauff kept up with Sabalenka (2 WTA), the athlete from Belarus managed to break away in the end and impose herself.

The second set was left to the discretion of the former Australian Open winner, who did not give a chance to Coco Gauff, who dropped three serves.

The game lasted only one hour and five minutes.

In the semifinals of Indian Wells, Aryna Sabalenko (favorite #2) will meet the winner of Maria Sakkari (7 WTA) and Petra Kvitova (15 WTA).

Indian Wells will be held from March 6-19 on hard and 96 players have started in the two main draws. The contest offers $8,800,000 each for men and women. Titled champions – Taylor Fritz and Iga Svyatek.

Indian Wells, Women’s Quarters

Iga Svyatek (1) – Sorana Kirstya

Karolina Mukhova – Olena Rybakina (10)

Maria Sakkari (7) – Petra Kvitova (15)

Coco Gauf (6) – Aryna Sabalenko (2) – 4-6, 0-6