Simona Halep through, but Petra Kvitova and Victoria Azarenka out

Top seed Simona Halep had to dig deep to advance to the fourth round in Indian Wells, but there were some big-name casualties.
Australian Open runner-up Halep was nowhere to be found in the opening set against world No 165 Caroline Dolehide, but she eventually found her rhythm to win 1-6, 7-6 (7-3), 6-2.
“I’m really, really happy about this victory,” the Romanian said. “It was tough down there, and much respect to her, because she’s playing really good tennis.”
Halep, who made 30 unforced errors and hit only 17 winners, will face China’s Wang Qiang next after she beat Kristina Mladenovic 6-1, 6-2.
Meanwhile, Petra Kvitova was stunned by 16-year-old Amanda Anisimova.
Just a couple of days after needing three hours and 17 minutes to see off Yulia Putintseva, the two-time Grand Slam winner was beaten 6-2, 6-4 by the American wildcard.
It also ended the Czech’s 14-match winning streak.
“I’m still in shock,” Anisimova said. “She’s the best player I have ever played, and it was the biggest court I have ever played on.”
Victoria Azarenka’s comeback came to an end as she was beaten 6–1, 7-5 by US Open champion Sloane Stephens.
“I was a little more aggressive,” Stephens said.
“These courts suit my game really well. I was super focused on just playing my game and making sure I was executing.”
Angelique Kerber is also through as she came from a set down in her rain-delayed match to beat Ekaterina Makarova 3-6, 6-4, 6-2, but French Open champion Jelena Ostapenko is out as she went down 6-3, 6-3 to Petra Martic from Croatia.
Latest
-
News
Novak Djokovic ‘ready for the battle’ as he declares himself back in peak condition ahead of final
“I’m feeling great on the court,” says Novak Djokovic.
-
Australian Open
2021 Australian Open women’s final info, form, betting and preview: Naomi Osaka v Jennifer Brady
The lowdown ahead of the Australian Open women’s final.
-
News
Australian Open day 11: It’s all Greek for Naomi Osaka and mixed emotions for Alfie Hewett
The story of the 11th day of action Down Under.
-
News
Novak Djokovic produces his ‘best match so far’ to end Aslan Karatsev run and reach Australian Open final
Djokovic will face either Tsitsipas or Medvedev.
-
News
Serena Williams raises questions over future after tearful farewell in Australia
Williams broke down in her press conference.
-
News
‘I can’t feel my legs. My heart is racing,’ says Jennifer Brady after reaching Australian Open final
Brady will take on Osaka at Melbourne Park on Saturday.
-
Australian Open
WATCH: Emotional Serena Williams’ post-match press conference as tennis great leaves room in tears
Serena Williams’ emotional press conference.
-
News
Serena Williams breaks down after defeat to Naomi Osaka at Australian Open
Williams came up short against Osaka.
-
News
Naomi Osaka sees off Serena Williams to book Australian Open final spot
Naomi Osaka too good for Serena Williams.
-
News
LTA ‘cautiously optimistic’ fans can attend summer events, including Wimbledon
The governing body has confirmed all events will go ahead.