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Swiatek, Halep victorious at Indian Wells, Raducanu loses her opening match

Friday at the BNP Paribas Open was all about second-round action, as a lot of top players took the court for the first time after byes. Iga Swiatek and Simona Halep victoriously started their campaigns at Indian Wells. US Open champion Emma Raducanu was eliminated in straight sets, while US Open runner-up Leylah Fernandez dropped just four games to advance.

Iga Swiatek

Efficient Iga Swiatek cruises past Petra Martic, 6-1 6-3

2020 French Open Champion, Iga Swiatek opened the day session on center court, taking on an experienced Petra Martic.

First set

The first set was all Swiatek with a 5-0 lead.