By Rory Carroll INDIAN WELLS, California (Reuters) -Defending champion Iga Swiatek crushed Dayana Yastremska 6-0 6-2 and 2023 champion Elena Rybakina powered past Britain's Katie Boulter 6-0 7-5 to reach the fourth round of Indian Wells on Sunday with displays of dominance.

Elena Rybakina was inches away from finding herself in a three-set battle with Katie Boulter but avoided that with a big run late in the second set to complete a 6-0 7-5 Indian Wells third-round win.

Aryna Sabalenka was asked in a press conference about the players with the best shots on tour. The World No. 1 selected five Grand Slam champions, choosing the best serve, forehand, backhand, and more.

Defending champion Iga Swiatek and 2023 champion Elena Rybakina showcased commanding performances at Indian Wells, reaching the fourth round with convincing victories. Swiatek aims for her third title,

Elena Rybakina had no trouble in her Indian Wells debut, securing a 6-3, 6-4 victory over Suzan Lamens. The Kazakh now holds a 14-5 record this season and advances to the third round, where she will face the winner of 25th seed Katie Boulter or Romania’s Irina-Camelia Begu.

With Timothee Chalamet and Kylie Jenner watching, No. 11 Mirra Andreeva extended her win streak to eight by dropping just three games to Clara Tauson in the third round at the BNP Paribas Open.

Elena Rybakina, the 2023 BNP Paribas Open champion and seventh seed in this year's event, didn't have to sweat too much in her first match in a drive for another Indian Wells title. Rybakina cruised to a 6-3, 6-3 win over the Netherlands' Suzan Lamens. Rybakina, from Kazakhstan, took advantage of six double faults by Lamens.

No. 7 seed Elena Rybakina, the 2023 BNP Paribas Open champion, moved into this year's Round of 16 with a 6-0, 7-5 win over No. 25 seed Katie Boulter on Sunday. Rybakina was down a late break at 5-3 in the second set,

Iga Swiatek and Elena Rybakina advanced to the fourth round of Indian Wells with commanding victories. Swiatek aims to reclaim her top form after a past suspension, while Rybakina impressively rallied to secure her win.

Former world No.1 Iga Swiatek and Elena Rybakina have stormed to straight-sets wins at Indian Wells and booked their tickets to the quarter-final stage.