Indian Wells
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Indian Wells Women’s Champions and Finals
2025 Mirra Andreeva vs. Aryna Sabalenka 2–6, 6–4, 6–3
2024 Iga Świątek vs. Maria Sakkari 6–4, 6–0
2023 Elena Rybakina vs. Aryna Sabalenka 7–6(11), 6–4
2022 Iga Świątek vs. Maria Sakkari 6–4, 6–1
2021 Paula Badosa vs. Victoria Azarenka 7–6(5), 2–6, 7–6(2)
2020 Not held due to COVID pandemic)
2019 Bianca Andreescu vs. Angelique Kerber 6–4, 3–6, 6–4
2018 Naomi Osaka vs. Daria Kasatkina 6–3, 6–2
2017 Elena Vesnina vs. Svetlana Kuznetsova 6–7(6), 7–5, 6–4
2016 Victoria Azarenka vs. Serena Williams 6–4, 6–4
2015 Simona Halep vs. Jelena Janković 2–6, 7–5, 6–4
2014 Flavia Pennetta vs. Agnieszka Radwańska 6–2, 6–1
2013 Maria Sharapova vs. Caroline Wozniacki 6–2, 6–2
2012 Victoria Azarenka vs. Maria Sharapova 6–2, 6–3
2011 Caroline Wozniacki vs. Marion Bartoli 6–1, 2–6, 6–3
2010 Jelena Janković vs. Caroline Wozniacki 6–2, 6–4
2009 Vera Zvonareva vs. Ana Ivanovic 7–6(5), 6–2
2008 Ana Ivanovic vs. Svetlana Kuznetsova 6–4, 6–3
2007 Daniela Hantuchová vs. Svetlana Kuznetsova 6–3, 6–4
2006 Maria Sharapova vs. Elena Dementieva 6–1, 6–2
2005 Kim Clijsters vs. Lindsay Davenport 6–4, 4–6, 6–2
2004 Justine Henin vs. Lindsay Davenport 6–1, 6–4
2003 Kim Clijsters vs. Lindsay Davenport 6–4, 7–5
2002 Daniela Hantuchová vs. Martina Hingis 6–3, 6–4
2001 Serena Williams vs. Kim Clijsters 4–6, 6–4, 6–2
2000 Lindsay Davenport vs. Martina Hingis 4–6, 6–4, 6–0
1999 Serena Williams vs. Steffi Graf 6–3, 3–6, 7–5
1998 Martina Hingis vs. Lindsay Davenport 6–3, 6–4
1997 Lindsay Davenport vs. Irina Spîrlea 6–2, 6–1
1996 Steffi Graf vs. Conchita Martínez 7–6(5), 7–6(5)
1995 Mary Joe Fernández vs. Natasha Zvereva 6–4, 6–3
1994 Steffi Graf vs. Amanda Coetzer 6–0, 6–4
1993 Mary Joe Fernández vs. Amanda Coetzer 3–6, 6–1, 7–6(6)
1992 Monica Seles vs. Conchita Martínez 6–3, 6–1
1991 Martina Navratilova vs. Monica Seles 6–2, 7–6(6)
1990 Martina Navratilova vs. Helena Suková 6–2, 5–7, 6–1
1989 Manuela Maleeva vs. Jenny Byrne 6–4, 6–1
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Road to the 2025 Indian Wells WTA Final – From Kamilla Rakhimova to Champion Mirra Andreeva!
Welcome to our brand-new series, “Road to the 2025 Indian Wells WTA Final,” where we embark on a unique journey through the tournament by following one randomly selected player from the first round all the way to the final—wherever the road may lead us. In a twist that sets us apart from other tennis publications,…
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Teenager Mirra Andreeva Stuns the Tennis World to Capture the 2025 Indian Wells Crown
At just 17 years old, Mirra Andreeva delivered a career-defining performance in the 2025 Indian Wells final, stunning world No.1 Aryna Sabalenka in a thrilling three-set comeback. The young Russian showcased remarkable resilience, tactical brilliance, and fearless shot-making to claim her second WTA 1000 title in just two weeks, marking her arrival among the sport’s…
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2025 Indian Wells Final Preview: Andreeva’s Breakthrough Meets Sabalenka’s Championship Pedigree
The BNP Paribas Open final sets up a captivating clash between two of the most compelling narratives in women’s tennis. Mirra Andreeva, the fearless teenage sensation, continues her meteoric rise and now stands on the verge of a second consecutive WTA 1000 title. Opposing her is World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka, a dominant force on…
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Indian Wells Semi-Final Match Report: Mirra Andreeva Overpowers Iga Swiatek in the Final Stages
Extensive Match Report. In rapidly changing weather conditions, teenager Mirra Andreeva took on world No. 2 Iga Swiatek in the semi-finals of Indian Wells. With their head-to-head tied at 1-1, neither player showed signs of nerves, holding serve comfortably all the way up to 2-3 in favor of Swiatek. What happened next is described in…
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Indian Wells 2025 Semifinals Showdown: Swiatek vs. Andreeva & Sabalenka vs. Keys
As the 2025 BNP Paribas Open reaches its penultimate stage, four of the season’s most dominant players remain in contention for the prestigious WTA 1000 title in Indian Wells. World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka, No. 2 Iga Swiatek, No. 5 Madison Keys, and No. 9 Mirra Andreeva have outshone the competition to set up two…
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2025 Indian Wells Results (Confirmed & Updated) Including Qualifiers
The 2025 Indian Wells WTA 1000 tournament, also known as the BNP Paribas Open, has kicked off in the sun-soaked California desert, and brought together 128 of the best women’s tennis players (Entry List / Draw) from around the world. Known as the “Fifth Grand Slam”, Indian Wells offers a unique blend of high-stakes competition…
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Madison Keys Has to Push Tenacious Elise Mertens to a Sixth Match Point to Win in Indian Wells 2025 Third Round
Extensive Match Report. Madison Keys and Elise Mertens, two experienced and accomplished players on the WTA Tour, delivered a captivating performance in their third-round clash at the 2025 Indian Wells tournament. Keys, riding a wave of momentum with a 13-match winning streak following her Australian Open triumph, came into the match as the clear favorite.…
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Indian Wells 2025: Swiatek Shines, Kostyuk Emerges, Sabalenka and Rybakina Hold Strong
Swiatek Sets the Standard with Dominant Performances The 2025 Indian Wells WTA tournament is proving to be a captivating chapter in this year’s tennis calendar, with defending champion Iga Swiatek setting a high standard early on. The Polish star demonstrated her exceptional form by cruising through her first two matches, conceding just two games in…