"Yeah, that's crazy, for so many years we only played once. I'm pretty sure we are playing many more matches she's coming back playing great tennis. I'm pretty happy for the result today, much better than last time."
"I'm happy that I put so much pressure on her today, that I brought variety to the court. My serve worked well. On the return I played really great tennis. Happy with my performance for sure."
World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka dominated Naomi Osaka 6-2, 6-4 in their first meeting since 2018 to reach the Indian Wells quarter-finals. Sabalenka's powerful game, particularly her backhand and serve, overwhelmed Osaka throughout the match. After Osaka started confidently, Sabalenka broke through at 2-1 in the first set and never relinquished control, leading 5-2 before serving out the set with an ace. In the second set, Sabalenka again used her firepower to break for a 4-2 lead, which proved decisive. Sabalenka praised her performance, highlighting her serve, return game, and variety. The runner-up from last year continues her quest for a first Indian Wells title without dropping a set.
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