TennisSwiatek, Rybakina Reach Semifinals at Indian WellsSavePrintIga Swiatek, of Poland, celebrates after defeating Sorana Cirstea, of Romania, at the BNP Paribas Open tennis tournament in Indian Wells, Calif., on March 16, 2023. Mark J. Terrill/AP PhotoThe Associated Press3/17/2023|Updated: 3/17/2023INDIAN WELLS, Calif.—Top-ranked Iga Swiatek breezed past Sorana Cirstea 6–2, 6–3 to reach the semifinals of the BNP Paribas Open on Thursday.Swiatek, the defending champion, took a 4–0 lead in the second set and converted her second match point to close it out.We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.Share this articleLeave a commentThe Associated PressAuthorAuthor’s Selected ArticlesFlorida Man Who Killed 2 Women Set for Execution Next MonthSep 14, 2025Boat Capsizes in Congo, Killing at Least 86, Most of Them StudentsSep 12, 2025How Major US Stock Indexes Fared Sept. 12Sep 12, 2025Families Reel From Tragedy as Authorities Investigate Mexico City Gas Tanker Blast That Killed 8Sep 12, 2025Related TopicsSemifinalsSwiatekRybakinaBNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells