Elena Rybakina defeated Varvara Gracheva 6–3, 6–0 in the Indian Wells R16 on hard court on 14 March 2023, confirming her status as pre-match favourite with odds of 1.22. The dominant performance saw Rybakina advance decisively, dropping only three games across two sets against her compatriot. The result reinforces Rybakina's strong form at the Masters 1000 event and positions her as a serious contender in the latter stages of the tournament.