Elena Rybakina defeated Jessica Pegula 6–1, 7–6 in the quarterfinals of Indian Wells, a Masters 1000 event on hard court. As the pre-match favourite with odds of 1.53, Rybakina delivered an expected result against Pegula, who entered at 2.48. The Kazakhstani dominated the opening set with a commanding 6–1 performance, then narrowly edged a competitive second set in a tie-break to secure her place in the semi-finals. The decisive victory reinforces Rybakina's status as a leading contender at the tournament.