Swiatek, Medvedev post quick routs

INDIAN WELLS – Defending champion Iga Swiatek edged closer to an unprecedented third Indian Wells WTA title Sunday, overwhelming Dayana Yastremska 6-0, 6-2 to reach the fourth round.

Swiatek’s 65-minute victory set the tone on a day that saw Daniil Medvedev spend just 10 minutes on court before ailing opponent Alex Michelsen retired.

Swiatek, the world No. 2 from Poland, was in full control against hard-hitting Ukrainian Yastremska, swinging freely as she won the first 10 games.

She converted six of her 11 break chances and didn’t face a break point herself. It was all but over by the time Yastremska got on the board by winning her last two service games.

“It’s always hard to finish a match like that,” Swiatek said. “But I’m happy that I got my intensity up the last game and closed it with confidence.”

Swiatek next faces Czech Karolina Muchova, who beat compatriot Katerina Siniakova 7-5, 6-1.