Elina Svitolina has advanced to the quarterfinal of the BNP Paribas Open after Katerina Siniakova retired during their match.
Siniakova’s Retirement Cuts Match Short
Katerina Siniakova retired early in the second set against Elina Svitolina on Wednesday. The retirement occurred with the second set tied at 1-1.
Siniakova had lost the first set 6-1. This setback occurred two days after she beat 2025 champion Mirra Andreeva 4-6, 7-6 (5), 6-3.
Svitolina to Face Swiatek Next
The ninth-seeded Svitolina will now face No. 2 seed Iga Swiatek in Thursday’s quarterfinal.