INDIAN WELLS (UNITED STATES): Aryna Sabalenka, still building on her maiden Grand Slam title at the Australian Open, overpowered Coco Gauff to reach semi-finals at the Indian Wells WTA and ATP Masters 1000 on Wednesday as Frances Tiafoe led the way into the men’s semis.
Sabalenka, ranked second in the world, roared past Gauff 6-4, 6-0, turning the tables on a player who had won three of their four prior encounters.
Sabalenka was in full command of her serve, and her thunderous ground strokes left Gauff with few options.
The Belarusian fired five aces and a total of 18 winners, closing out…
