World primary Iga Swiatek eased by way of to the quarter-finals at Indian Wells with a straight units win over Kazakhstan’s Yulia Putintseva.
Poland’s Swiatek wanted one hour and 12 minutes to seal a 6-1 6-2 win.
The 22-year-old will subsequent play former world primary Caroline Wozniacki, who beat Angelique Kerber 6-4 6-2.
For Wozniacki, who got here out of retirement final 12 months, it will likely be a primary WTA 1,000 quarter-final since 2019.
Wozniacki retired in January 2020 however returned final August after giving beginning to her two kids.
“I do not take something without any consideration,” stated the 33-year-old Dane. “I took a very long time off, greater than three and a half years – for me to be again right here on this court docket and enjoying in opposition to the most effective gamers on this planet is a particular feeling.
“I am simply having fun with myself and I am simply thrilled that I get one other match in entrance of all of you guys.”