In the upcoming Indian Wells final, tennis enthusiasts are gearing up for an intense clash between Iga Świątek and Maria Sakkari. This anticipated showdown against the Greek player marks only the third occurrence of such a pairing in the annals of this prestigious tournament.
It’s noteworthy that the final duel between Iga Świątek and Maria Sakkari is a rarity, happening merely for the third time in the tournament’s history.
This isn’t the maiden face-off between the Polish and Greek players in the championship match of the BNP Paribas Open. Their last meeting in the final transpired in 2022, with Świątek emerging triumphant. Now, history repeats itself as these two formidable athletes clash again in Indian Wells, echoing a scenario witnessed only twice before in the tournament’s history.
“3 – Iga Swiatek – Maria Sakkari is the third final played multiple times in Indian Wells (2022 and 2024) after Martina Hingis – Lindsay Davenport (1998 and 2000) and Kim Clijsters – Lindsay Davenport (2003 and 2005). Déjà-vu,”
tweeted OptaAce.
3 – Iga Swiatek – Maria Sakkari is the third final played multiple times in Indian Wells (2022 and 2024) after Martina Hingis – Lindsay Davenport (1998 and 2000) and Kim Clijsters – Lindsay Davenport (2003 and 2005). Déjà-vu.#TennisParadise | @BNPPARIBASOPEN @WTA @WTA_insider
— OptaAce (@OptaAce) March 16, 2024
The much-anticipated showdown is set to unfold on Sunday, March 17th, as fans eagerly await the crowning moment of the Indian Wells tournament.