Sabalenka and Tiafoe make statement wins to reach maiden Indian Wells semifinals

Aryna Sabalenka was in incredible form in her quarterfinal match against Coco Gauff, easily beating the American teenager 6-4, 6-0 to reach her maiden Indian Wells semifinals.

The World No. 2 and Australian Champion extended her wins in 2023 to 16-1 and is the first female player to drop less than 10 points on serve in a single match against a top-10 in the last two seasons (nine against Coco Gauff in Indian Wells).

Also, since Cincinnati 2018, when she played her first career WTA-1000 semifinal, Sabalenka is the player with the joint-most such semifinals reached (nine, level with Ashleigh Barty)

And Gauff has a lot to work on, especially against the top 10 players, as she has lost her last six matches against these players without winning a single set.

Meanwhile, Frances Tiafoe played great to beat 2021 champion Cameron Norrie in straight sets of 6-4, 6-4 to advance to his first Indian Wells semifinal.

It was one of the most mature matches the US No. 3 has ever played, rewarding him with his first ATP Masters 1000 semifinal of his career.