Overview
- Aryna Sabalenka beat Jaqueline Cristian 6-4, 6-1 to reach the last 16 and will face former champion Naomi Osaka next.
- Naomi Osaka defeated Camila Osorio 6-1, 3-6, 6-1 to avenge last year’s opening-round loss to the Colombian and book the Sabalenka meeting.
- Jannik Sinner opened with a 6-1, 6-1 win over Dalibor Svrcina as he pursues a first Indian Wells title after a first-round bye.
- Defending champion Mirra Andreeva rolled past Solana Sierra 6-0, 6-0, while Iga Swiatek and Elena Rybakina advanced in testing three- and two-setters respectively.
- Novak Djokovic recovered to defeat Kamil Majchrzak 4-6, 6-1, 6-2, and Marton Fucsovics notched a notable upset over No. 5 seed Lorenzo Musetti 7-5, 6-1.