Katie Boulter put up a brave fight but was unable to get the better of Elena Rybakina on Sunday as the British women's No. 1 fell to a 6-0, 7-5 third-round defeat.

Elena Rybakina faces Katie Boulter for a chance to progress in Indian Wells Open. It is Kazakh’s first visit to the venue since her title run in 2023.

Listen to BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra commentary of of Katie Boulter v Elena Rybakina at Indian Wells in the Women's Singles Round of 32.

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.

Defending champion Swiatek dominates; Rybakina powers through at Indian Wells Defending champion Iga Swiatek cruised past Dayana Yastremska 6-0,

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.