WTA Indian Wells: Swiatek vs Andreescu Tennis Prediction & Pick

TennisSection previews the 2023 WTA Indian Wells tournament as Iga Swiatek takes on Bianca Andreescu in the third round on Monday, March 13, 2023.

World No. 1 Iga Swiatek is set for a fresh test against former US Open champion Bianca Andreescu at Indian Wells. Will the Pole steamroll her opponent again? Or will Andreescu pull off the biggest upset of the tournament?

Iga Swiatek vs. Bianca Andreescu Match Preview

Iga Swiatek is looking to join Martina Navratilova in successfully defending the Indian Wells title. It’s been a very tough tournament to win in successive years, with a new crop of talent emerging each season. But with Swiatek’s dominance not waning, that could be bad news for her next opponent Bianca Andreescu.

Bianca Andreescu, for her part, got into the third round of Indian Wells with a comeback win against American wild card Peyton Stearns, winning 4-6 6-4 6-3, which also brings her three-match losing run to a halt. The former champion at the desert is now locked in a popcorn matchup against World No. 1 Iga Swiatek.

Iga Swiatek vs. Bianca Andreescu Prediction and Pick

Iga Swiatek leads Bianca Andreescu 1-0 in their head-to-head, beating the Canadian 7-6 6-0 in the 2022 quarterfinal match in Rome. Swiatek’s level of dominance has reciprocated questions. We are now asking how many games her opponents will take from her. That doesn’t bode well for Andreescu’s chances here at Indian Wells given the recurrence of health issues in 2023. It is tough to comprehend an upset in this one.