BNP Paribas Open—Indian Wells, California
Andreeva Upsets Swiatek to Reach the 2025 BNP Paribas Open Finals
Friday’s action at the at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, California featured defending champion Iga Swiatek losing in the semifinals to up-and-coming Russian Mirra Andreeva 7-6(1), 1-6, 6-3.
Needing two hours and 17 minutes to reach the finals, Andreeva hit five aces, won 66 percent of her first serve points and broke the serve of her opponent four occasions.
Andreeva, who is the youngest player in the top 10 at 17-years-old, will move up to No. 8 in the world on Monday. A new career high. She has already claimed a 1000 level in Dubai, U.A.E., defeating Swiatek in the quarterfinals.
With a chance to win her second title of the year in two day’s time, Andreeva will next face either world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka or reigning Australian Open winner Madison Keys.
Keys is on a 15-match winning streak, while Sabalenka is chasing her first title in the California desert.
Men’s Semifinal Preview
Saturday’s men’s semifinals will be highlighted by No. 2 seed Carlos Alcaraz facing No. 13 seed Jack Draper, and No. 5 seed Daniil Medvedev taking on No. 12 seed Holger Rune.
Alcaraz, who is the two-time defending champion of the tournament, will take a 3-1 head-to-head lead over the Brit into Saturday’s clash.
Alcaraz has been on a tear this event, but will be weary of the great level that his lefty opponent can bring to the table.
Draper, who currently sits at No. 11 in the world in the live rankings, continues to prove that it’s only a matter time before he is a top 5 player. The 23-year-old defeated No. 11 seed Ben Shelton 6-4, 7-5 on Thursday.
The day’s second semifinal will see last year’s finalist Medvedev go up against former world No. 4 Holger Rune.
Medvedev, who has not won a title since the 2023 Rome Masters, will take a 2-1 head-to-head lead against Rune into their next encounter.
The Danish star also hasn’t won a title since the 2023 season in Munich, Germany.
Rune ousted former winner and No. 3 seed Taylor Fritz earlier in the event.
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