Karolina Muchova vs Iga Swiatek Preview & Prediction | 2026 Indian Wells Open (BNP Paribas Open) | Round of 16
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Iga Swiatek takes on Karolina Muchova at Indian Wells.
Ranking points: WTA 1000
Start date/time:
Venue: Indian Wells Tennis Garden, Indian Wells, USA
Surface: Outdoor hard
How to watch on TV: UK – Sky Sports Tennis / USA – Tennis Channel
How to watch online: UK – Sky Go / USA – Tennis Channel
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Karolina Muchova vs Iga Swiatek prediction
Karolina Muchova extended her winning run to eight matches as she outclassed Antonia Ruzic in the third-round of Indian Wells. The Czech made a quick start and maintained her level to win 6-0 6-3. A dominant display saw Muchova win 85% of her first serve points, and she did not even concede a break point. She won the Qatar Open last month, her first title since 2019.
She now takes on world number two Iga Swiatek. The Pole comfortably got past Maria Sakkari in straight sets. These two had already faced each other in two finals at Indian Wells, with Swiatek coming through comfortably in both, and this was no different as she broke on five occasions to win 6-3 6-2 after one hour and 25 minutes.
Swiatek leads the head-to-head 4-1 and has won the last four meetings between the pair. Nevertheless, Muchova is enjoying a great run and should be able to cause problems against the six-time Grand Slam champion.
Karolina Muchova vs Iga Swiatek tip: Over 19.5 games
