Indian Wells 2022: today's results, scores, winners and recap - Swiatek and Sakkari set up final clash, Rublev wins 13th consecutive match | Day 12
Day 12 of the 2022 Indian Wells Open was highlighted by the women's semifinals and the men's quarterfinal match-ups.
Iga Swiatek emerged victorious against Simona Halep in a match between two Grand Slam winners. Paula Badosa's title defense came to an end against World No. 6 Maria Sakkari.
Andrey Rublev continued his winning streak by knocking out last year's semifinalist Grigor Dimitrov. Home favorite Taylor Fritz was made to work hard by Miomir Kecmanovic, but ultimately triumphed in three sets.
The American duo of Jack Sock and John Isner defeated Alexander Zverev and Andrey Golubev in the doubles semifinal.
Here are the results from Day 12 of the 2022 Indian Wells Open:
Swiatek gets past a tenacious Halep
Iga Swiatek had to play some of her best tennis to overcome Simona Halep, winning 7-6(6), 6-4 to reach the final. She has now advanced to the title round of a second straight WTA 1000 event, having won the title in Qatar last month.
Sakkari knocks out defending champion Badosa
Maria Sakkari reached the biggest final of her career after defeating Paula Badosa 6-2, 4-6, 6-1 in the semifinals at Indian Wells. The World No. 6 remained steady throughout the contest and subdued her opponent whenever she tried to make a comeback.
Sakkari has now reached a career-high ranking of No. 3 and will go up to No. 2 by claiming the title.
Rublev makes light work of Dimitrov
Andrey Rublev won his 13th match in a row by defeating Grigor Dimitrov 7-5, 6-2 in the quarterfinals. The Bulgarian was no match for the Russian, who looked in complete control throughout the match.
Fritz survives a tough challenge from Kecmanovic
Taylor Fritz fought off a determined Miomir Kecmanovic 7-6(5), 3-6, 6-1 to make it to the semifinals for the second straight year. The first couple of sets were closely contested, but the American raised his level in the deciding set.
Fritz will face Rublev for a spot in the final.
Sock and Isner ease past Zverev and Golubev to reach their second Indian Wells final as a team
2018 champions Jack Sock and John Isner faced no trouble in dispatching Alexander Zverev and Andrey Golubev. The American duo have now reached the final as a team for the second time.
Sock won the title in 2015 and was a finalist in 2016 with Vasek Pospisil.
Gonzalez and Roger-Vasellin upset the second-seeded pair of Ram and Salisbury
Santiago Gonzalez and Edouard Roger-Vasellin staged a comeback to upset second seeds Rajeev Ram and Joe Salisbury. The seeded pair started off strong, but Gonzalez and Roger-Vasellin fought back to 3-6, 6-4, 10-7. The pair will face Jack Sock and John Isner in the final.
Indian Wells Open 2022: Day 12 results at a glance
Men's singles (quarterfinals):
(7) Andrey Rublev d. (33) Grigor Dimitrov: 7-5, 6-2
(20) Taylor Fritz d. Miomir Kecmanovic: 7-6 (4), 3-6, 6-1
Women's singles (semifinals):
(3) Iga Swiatek d. (24) Simona Halep: 7-6 (6), 6-4
(6) Maria Sakkari d. (5) Paula Badosa: 6-2, 4-6, 6-1
Men's doubles (semifinals):
(PR) Santiago Gonzalez/Edouard Roger-Vasellin d. (2) Rajeev Ram/Joe Salisbury: 3-6, 6-4, 10-7
(WC) Jack Sock/John Isner d. Alexander Zverev/Andrey Golubev: 6-3, 6-2