Indian Wells: Elena Rybakina beats Iga Swiatek in semi-finals

Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina defeated world number one Iga Swiatek in straight sets to reach the Indian Wells final.

Kazakh 10th seed Rybakina was dominant against defending champion Swiatek, needing just one hour 17 minutes to beat the Pole 6-2 6-2.

It is the second time Rybakina, 23, has beaten Swiatek this season after defeating her at the Australian Open.

She will face Aryna Sabalenka in a repeat of the Australian Open final.

"Today in some moments I played at my highest level," Rybakina said.
 
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