A couple things I wanted to discuss as I anticipate the Aryna Sabalenka vs. Naomi Osaka match at 1 PM central today.

Mirra Andreeva just couldn't control her emotions in her 6-4, 6-7 (5), 3-6 three-set loss to Katerina Siniakova yesterday.
She was visibly upset numerous times throughout the match. She smashed and broke three of her rackets in frustration.

Mirra Andreeva was shouting profanities (I heard her scream F*ck you!) at the crowd more than once. So disappointing to see.
This is why Mirra lost her Top 8 spot to Elena Rybakina at the 2025 WTA Finals in Riyadh last year. She let her emotions beat her.



I know some people will say Mirra Andreeva is a sore loser and all that. But her passion to win is exactly what makes her an 18-year-old superstar.
She did settle in nicely later in the evening and appeared to be more calm and relaxed when she won a doubles match playing with Victoria Mboko.

I don't fault Mirra Andreeva for playing with passion. It's what I love about her. But she crosses that fine line of letting it affect her play on the court.

Anyway. A couple other things I wanted to mention. Victoria Mboko vs. Amanda Anisimova at 8 PM tonight will be a great match to watch.
Also Jessica Pegula continues to impress. Her resiliency is impressive to watch. Pegula will play Belinda Bencic in the Round of 16 tomorrow.

I'm starting to get the feeling that this is Aryna Sabalenka's Tournament to win at Indian Wells. Aryna continues to set the pace as the #1 player.

It took 1 hour and 21 minutes for Aryna Sabalenka to defeat Naomi Osaka in straight sets. 6-2 and 6-4. Just relentless.

Sabalenka advances to the quarterfinals on Thursday. She'll face the winner of Victoria Mboko vs. Amanda Anisimova.

I'm excited about the Jessica Pegula vs. Belinda Bencic match at 2:10 PM later today.
And then tomorrow Aryna Sabalenka vs. Victoria Mboko in a huge quarterfinals match.

Victoria Mboko had defeated Amanda Anisimova in straight sets yesterday. 6-4 and 6-1.
The 19-year-old from Canada is taking over the Tennis world. She's just a dominant player.



So the Aryna Sabalenka vs. Victoria Mboko match tomorrow is going to be an epic match to watch. Elite Tennis.
I do anticipate that Aryna is going to win. The way she is playing right now. Pure class as the world's #1 player.

Jessica Pegula defeated Belinda Bencic in straight sets. 6-3 and 7-6 (5). She didn't need her usual three sets.
That will earn Pegula a quarterfinal match vs. Elena Rybakina. Let's go!! Jess Pegula is a fighter on the court.

The final eight players left at the 2026 BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells



The two matches I'm the most excited about tomorrow. Aryna Sabalenka vs. Victoria Mboko will be the early game tomorrow.
And the Jessica Pegula vs. Elena Rybakina match will be at 7 PM central tomorrow night. Winners advance to Semifinals (Final 4)

Aryna Sabalenka advances to the Semifinal with her straight set victory over Victoria Mboko. 7-6 (0) and 6-4.
Just an incredible match to watch. The first set was intense but Aryna pulled it out with a 7-0 tiebreaker (bagel).



Aryna Sabalenka will play the winner of the Linda Noskova vs. Talia Gibson match for a spot in the 2026 Final at Indian Wells.
At the moment Noskova and Gibson are playing in the deciding third set. Noskova is on the serve leading 4-2 in the third set.

Aryna Sabalenka is just playing at another elite level right now. We'll see if she can win Indian Wells. She has so much confidence.
Elena Rybakina plays Jessica Pegula tonight. And I totally forgot about the Iga Swiątek vs. Elina Svitolina match which starts soon.

hey mart
i was watching that match, it was amazing just like sabalenka is!

Aryna Sabalenka will play Linda Noskova in the Semifinal tomorrow. One step closer to the Final.
Every player left at Indian Wells is a great player but Aryna just seems unstoppable right now.

Even though I'll be cheering for the resilient American Jessica Pegula tonight. If Elena Rybakina wins I'll still be intrigued.
Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina have a great rivalry going should they meet in the Final. That would add to the rivalry.

Aryna Sabalenka has an 8-7 edge in her 15 career matches vs. Elena Rybakina. I wouldn't mind watching them go at it again.

Right now they sure are the best of the best but in wta everything is possible thats why i love it more than atp

I'm very excited to watch the Semifinals at the 2026 BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, California tonight!!

Aryna Sabalenka vs. Linda Noskova at 6 PM central. Elena Rybakina vs. Elina Svitolina will be at 8 PM central.
We may be one step closer to a juggernaut match in the Final between Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina.

Elena Rybakina has the most devastating serve in the WTA. Andy Roddick once said her serve is the best in the world.



When Rybakina is playing at the top of her game she is difficult to beat. But Aryna Sabalenka is 8-7 against her in 15 career matches.

I'm hoping everything goes well tonight and we end up with that dream match in the Final between Sabalenka and Rybakina. Part 16.

This post was edited by MADmartigan on Mar 13 2026 10:42am

I dont see noskova with any chance against aryna but on the other hand i believe svitolina is capable of making an upset and take rybakina out