Maria Sakkari vs Iga Swiatek Preview & Prediction | 2026 Indian Wells Open (BNP Paribas Open) | Third Round

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Maria Sakkari takes on Iga Swiatek in the third-round of Indian Wells.

Ranking points: WTA 1000

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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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Maria Sakkari vs Iga Swiatek prediction

Maria Sakkari advanced to the next round of Indian Wells after a straight sets win over Lilli Tagger. The first set went on serve, until Sakkari broke in the 12th game to take the lead. That proved to be a pivotal moment, as the Greek dominated the second to win 7-5 6-0 after one hour and 35 minutes.

She faces world number two Iga Swiatek in the next round. The six-time Grand Slam champion recovered from a slump in the second set to win against Kayla Day. Swiatek made a brilliant start as she won six consecutive games to take the first set. However, her level dropped as she went 5-1 down in the second. Nevertheless, she won five of the next six games and controlled the tiebreak to win 6-0 7-6 (2).

The head-to-head is locked at 4-4, though Swiatek has won four of the last five meetings. They have history at this event, facing each other in two finals, with Swiatek comfortably defeating Sakkari in straight sets to win her titles in 2022 and 2024. Nevertheless, the former world number three did win their last meeting in Doha last month, coming from a set down to win.

Swiatek’s past record against Sakkari at Indian Wells could provide her with a psychological advantage, while she will also be out for revenge.

Maria Sakkari vs Iga Swiatek tip: Iga Swiatek to win 2-0