Fri Mar 14 23:00:00 UTC 2025: ## Swiatek Makes History, Reaches Fourth Consecutive Indian Wells Semifinal
**Indian Wells, CA** – Top-seeded Iga Swiatek continued her dominance at the BNP Paribas Open, defeating No. 8 seed Zheng Qinwen 6-3, 6-3 to reach the semifinals for the fourth consecutive year. This historic achievement makes her the first player in tournament history to accomplish this feat.
Swiatek’s victory also marks her tenth consecutive win at Indian Wells, extending her impressive record at the prestigious event. She has only lost two main-draw matches in her career here, showcasing her consistent performance and mastery of the hard courts. Her efficiency this year is particularly noteworthy; she has conceded only 12 games en route to the semifinals, matching the fewest by any player at this stage since 2008.
Despite facing challenging wind conditions, Swiatek’s superior serving and clutch returns proved decisive. She won 74% of her first-serve points, outperforming Zheng’s 53%, and successfully converted all five of her break point opportunities. While Zheng mounted a brief comeback at the end of each set, Swiatek’s lead proved insurmountable.
The win also avenges Swiatek’s only previous loss to Zheng, suffered at the Paris Olympic Games semifinals. Swiatek acknowledged her coach’s analysis of that match helped her strategize for this encounter.
Swiatek will face 17-year-old Mirra Andreeva in the semifinals, who is also on a winning streak after defeating Elina Svitolina. Swiatek will be aiming for her first final appearance since Roland Garros last June.
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