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Indian Wells 2024: Caroline Wozniacki vs Iga Świątek Preview; Head-to-Head, and Prediction

Published 03/14/2024, 2:52 AM EDT

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Ever since its inception, the Indian Wells Masters has featured some spectacular encounters on the outdoor hard courts. One such exciting matchup will also be witnessed in the latest edition of the WTA 1000 tournament as two Grand Slam winners, Caroline Wozniacki and Iga Świątek, square off against each other in a high-profile quarterfinal clash.

Both the WTA superstars have put on some stellar performances in the initial round fixtures at ‘Tennis Paradise.’ Now with the likes of  Wozniacki and Świątek vying for a place in the semifinals, it will be interesting to see who comes out on top in this blockbuster game of the BNP Paribas Open.

Caroline Wozniacki vs Iga Świątek: Indian Wells Open quarterfinals preview

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After a first-round defeat at the San Diego Open, Caroline Wozniacki is back on the court at the outdoor hardcourt tournament, where she is an unseeded participant. The Danish player started her campaign by defeating the likes of Katie Volynets, Donna Vekić, and Zhu Lin. In the round of 16, the former Grand Slam champion player then overcame her German opponent Angelique Kerber in straight sets, 6-4, 6-2.

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Iga Świątek, on the other hand, is coming to the Indian Wells Open after a semifinal finish at the Dubai Tennis Championship. Now, as the number one seeded participant, the Polish tennis star brushed aside some of the players of high caliber including Danielle Collins and Linda Nosková in the initial round of games. The 4-time singles Grand Slam champion then defeated her Kazakhstani opponent, Yulia Putintseva, in straight sets, 6-1, 6-2.

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Wozniacki vs Świątek: Head-to-Head

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The quarterfinal match between Caroline Wozniacki and Iga Świątek at the BNP Paribas Open will also mark their second meeting on the WTA Tour. In their previous meeting at the Canada Open, the Pole defeated Wozniacki and currently has a 1-0 lead in their H2H record.

Prediction: Świątek to prevail in the quarterfinals of the BNP Paribas Open

The Polish tennis star has won four singles Grand Slam titles while also establishing herself in the number-one spot on the WTA circuit. Świątek’s current seeding and solid records on the court will make her the favorite to win not just this quarterfinal match but also the championship game.

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Wozniacki, on the other hand, has recently made a return to the tour in the 2023 season, and she has yet to make a notable impression on the court. Who do you think will prevail in this exciting BNP Paribas Open quarterfinal between Wozniacki and Świątek? Let us know in the comments section.

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