Indian Wells Semifinals Set: Sabalenka, Świątek Aim to Reach Finals
The BNP Paribas Open, a premier event on the ATP and WTA tours, is reaching its climax this weekend with high-stakes semifinals matches. World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka is set to face Madison Keys in a rematch of their Australian Open final, while defending champion Iga Świątek will take on rising star Mirra Andreeva.
In the men’s draw, Carlos Alcaraz continues his title defense against Jack Draper, while Daniil Medvedev and Holger Rune will battle for the other spot in the final. Notably absent from the later stages is Novak Djokovic, who suffered an early exit at the hands of Botic van de Zandschulp.
The women’s semifinals are scheduled for Friday, with Andreeva facing Świątek at 7 p.m. ET, followed by Sabalenka versus Keys at 9 p.m. ET. The men’s semifinals will take place on Saturday, with exact times to be determined. The women’s final is set for Sunday at 2 p.m. ET, while the men’s final time is yet to be announced.
Tennis enthusiasts in the United States can catch the action on Tennis Channel, available through various streaming services. Sling TV offers an affordable option with a discounted first month, while DirecTV Stream and Fubo provide free trials for new subscribers.
UK viewers can tune in via Sky Sports or opt for the flexible Now TV service. For those traveling or residing outside these regions, using a VPN service like ExpressVPN can provide access to preferred streaming platforms.
As the tournament reaches its final stages, tennis fans worldwide are eagerly anticipating the crowning of this year’s Indian Wells champions.