Overview
- Iga Swiatek, a former world No. 1, has dropped only six games across three matches at this year's Indian Wells tournament.
- Swiatek defeated Karolina Muchova with a near-flawless performance, committing just four errors and never facing a break point.
- She is aiming to become the first woman to win the Indian Wells tournament three times, following titles in 2022 and 2024.
- Swiatek will face either Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen or Marta Kostyuk in the quarterfinals, as their match is yet to conclude.
- Rain delayed play earlier in the day, but Swiatek swiftly secured her victory once matches resumed.