Overview

• Aryna Sabalenka defeated Madison Keys in a commanding 6-0, 6-1 semifinal performance, avenging her Australian Open final loss.
• Mirra Andreeva, 17, overcame defending champion Iga Swiatek in a three-set thriller to become the youngest Indian Wells finalist since 2001.
• Sabalenka leads the head-to-head series against Andreeva 4-1, including two dominant wins earlier this year in Brisbane and Melbourne.
• Andreeva, coached by Conchita Martinez, is on an 11-match winning streak and recently claimed her first WTA 1000 title in Dubai.
• The Indian Wells final marks Sabalenka's second appearance in the event's championship match, following her runner-up finish in 2023.