Swiatek was beaten in straight sets by Elena Rybakina, who she will face in the Indian Wells semi-finals, at the Australian Open in January
World number one Iga Swiatek continued her pursuit of back-to-back Indian Wells titles as she cruised past Romania's Sorana Cirstea in straight sets to reach the semi-finals.
The 21-year-old beat Cirstea, ranked 83 in the world, 6-2 6-3.
The defending champion won eight consecutive games en route to a comprehensive victory in California.
In the men's event, Carlos Alcaraz beat Felix Auger-Aliassime as he seeks to return to the world number one spot.
World number one Iga Swiatek continued her pursuit of back-to-back Indian Wells titles as she cruised past Romania's Sorana Cirstea in straight sets to reach the semi-finals.
The 21-year-old beat Cirstea, ranked 83 in the world, 6-2 6-3.
The defending champion won eight consecutive games en route to a comprehensive victory in California.
In the men's event, Carlos Alcaraz beat Felix Auger-Aliassime as he seeks to return to the world number one spot.