Sabalenka Dominates Osaka in Indian Wells Quarter-Finals
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World number one Aryna Sabalenka powered into the Indian Wells quarter-finals on Tuesday, beating former champion Naomi Osaka 6-2, 6-4 in a battle of Grand Slam champions.
Sabalenka fired 31 winners with eight aces, mixing her booming groundstrokes with effective forays to the net.
'Overall I'm happy that I put so much pressure on her, that I brought variety today on the court,' said Sabalenka.
'I think she was a little confused in the key moments, and I'm happy to see that,' Sabalenka said.
Sabalenka wrapped up the first set with two breaks of serve before Osaka began to find her rhythm.
However, the Japanese star was unable to crack the serve of Sabalenka, who saved both break points she faced in the second set and grabbed a break for 4-3 with a pair of forehand winners.
