Aryna Sabalenka Advances to Semifinals at Indian Wells
Aryna Sabalenka has been a prominent player on the WTA Tour, achieving significant milestones in her career. On March 12, 2026, she continued her impressive run by defeating Victoria Mboko 7-6(0), 6-4 in the quarterfinals of the BNP Paribas Open.
This victory marked Sabalenka’s third career semifinal appearance at the BNP Paribas Open. Notably, she saved all five break points she faced during the match, showcasing her resilience and skill under pressure.
Sabalenka’s performance has been remarkable, as she has reached six consecutive semifinals on the WTA Tour. Additionally, she is a two-time Indian Wells runner-up, finishing second in both 2023 and 2025.
In the match against Mboko, Sabalenka demonstrated her prowess in tiebreaks, claiming a 7-0 tiebreak in the first set, which was the first time she achieved such a score at tour level in her career. Her record in tiebreaks has been impressive, with a 4-0 record in 2026 and a remarkable 22-3 record in 2025.
Victoria Mboko, only 19 years old, faced challenges during the match, committing eight double faults. Despite this, she managed to save seven out of eight break points she faced, indicating her potential as a rising star in women’s tennis.
Sabalenka’s next opponent in the semifinals will be No. 14 seed Linda Noskova. As she prepares for this upcoming challenge, Sabalenka remains focused on maintaining her competitive edge.
With her current form and determination, observers are keen to see how Sabalenka will perform against Noskova. The anticipation builds as she aims for her first title at Indian Wells.
