The evening match was just the second for Kessler at the BNP Paribas Open. She lost her first match last year. Sabalenka is seeking what would be her first singles title at Indian Wells.

then managed to rebound to win after Paul erased the double break at the BNP Paribas Open. The 6-4, 6-0 win moved the Russian tennis star into the quarterfinals at Indian Wells for the third ...