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 ArticlesJune Lockhart, Beloved Mother Figure From ‘Lassie’ and ‘Lost in Space,’ Dies at 100Oct 25, 20253 Chinese Citizens Arrested in Georgia for Attempting to Buy UraniumOct 25, 2025Shooting at Party in North Carolina Kills 2 and Critically Injures Several OthersOct 25, 2025Woman Who Escaped From Boat Fire Off Cape Cod With Her Husband and Son Dies at HospitalOct 25, 2025Related TopicsSemifinalsSwiatekRybakinaBNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells