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Indian Wells: Sabalenka powers into Rd 2, Gauff, Osaka advance after tense battles

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Indian Wells: Sabalenka Powers Into Rd 2, Gauff, Osaka Advance After Tense Battles

By IANS News March 07, 2026 • 12:08 PM View: 118

Victoria Jimenez Kasintseva: World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka made a confident start to her campaign at the Indian Wells, defeating Japanese qualifier Himeno Sakatsume 6-4, 6-2 in the opener.

The Belarusian, returning to competition after finishing runner-up to Elena Rybakina at the Australian Open, looked sharp despite the break from tournament play. Sabalenka dictated the tempo with her aggressive serving and powerful groundstrokes against the 136th-ranked Sakatsume, who was contesting her first match against a top-20 opponent.

TAGS Indian Wells Coco Gauff World No Aryna Sabalenka Himeno Sakatsume Elena Rybakina Australian Open Kamilla Rakhimova Naomi Osaka Victoria Jimenez Kasintseva Camila Osorio Iva Jovic

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