Simona’s bid to reach the final of the BNP Paribas Open fell just short as she was defeated 7-6 (6) 6-4 in a fantastic battle by World No. 4 Iga Swiatek
Poland-born Swiatek saved two set points in the first set tiebreak and overcame a fall at the net early in the second set to tough out the victory and earn a final clash with Maria Sakkari of Greece. Simona remained upbeat
Simona sails past Martic into the semifinals at Indian Wells BNP Paribas Open
Simona became the first player to reach the 2022 BNP Paribas Open quarterfinals as the No.24 seed from Romania cruised past Croatia's Petra Martic 6-1, 6-1. Former World No.1 Halep, who won the Indian Wells title in 2015, faces No.3 seed