[UPDATED R3]. Prediction, H2H of Victoria Azarenka’s draw vs Rybakina, Paolini, Sakkari, Kontaveit, Swiatek to win Indian Wells

Indian Wells draw preview with H2H - Victoria Azarenka may need to beat Elena Rybakina, Jasmine Paolini, Maria Sakkari, Anett Kontaveit, Iga Swiatek to conquer the tournament in the BNP Paribas Open.

Victoria Azarenka Stats info

Victoria Azarenka is 5 wins away to conquer the title in Indian Wells. Azarenka has defeated Astra Sharma 6-3 7-5 to reach the 3rd round where she will face Elena Rybakina.

Draw Prediction with head to head records

This is Victoria Azarenka’s projected draw including the presumable opposition in BNP Paribas Open. Victoria has a a winning record (6-2) against the presumable opponents.

R1 – Bye
R2 – Astra Sharma (96) – 6-3 7-5
R3 – Elena Rybakina (20) – H2H 0-0
R4 – Jasmine Paolini (46) – H2H 1-0
or Viktorija Golubic (51) – H2H 0-0
1/4 – Maria Sakkari (6) – H2H 2-0
or Elise Mertens (23) – H2H 2-0
1/2 – Anett Kontaveit (5) – H2H 2-1
or Paula Badosa Gibert (7) – H2H 1-1
Fin – Iga Swiatek (4) – H2H 1-1
or Angelique Kerber (16) – H2H 10-1
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R3 – Elena Rybakina’s rankings and performance.

Head to head record 0-0

40 - 21win/loss in 2025

Rank
21
High
3
LWLWLWW
Year Total Hard Clay I.hard Grass Carpet
2022 40-21 18-12 9-5 5-2 8-2 0-0
2021 33-23 18-14 6-4 2-2 7-3 0-0
2020 29-10 18-5 7-3 4-2 0-0 0-0
2019 57-21 19-9 15-6 16-4 7-2 0-0
2018 32-22 11-8 7-9 13-4 0-0 1-1
2017 21-10 5-4 3-1 13-5 0-0 0-0
2016 23-8 6-2 11-3 6-3 0-0 0-0
2015 7-2 1-1 6-1 0-0 0-0 0-0

Elena Rybakina has a 8-3 win-loss record in 2022, 7-3 on hard. In the course of the previous 8 years, Elena has a 85-46 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Elena won 7 of her last 10 matches.

Elena’s best result of the season was reaching the final Adelaide.

Last year in BNP Paribas Open Rybakina was overcome by Yulia Putintseva in the 2nd round 6-2 7-6(5).

H2H Victoria Azarenka vs. Elena Rybakina

There is no head to head record between Victoria Azarenka and Elena Rybakina since this would be the first time that they will fight against each other in the main tour.

R4 – Jasmine Paolini’s rankings and performance.

Head to head 1-0 for Victoria Azarenka

30 - 25win/loss in 2025

Rank
62
High
4
LWWWWWL
Year Total Hard Clay I.hard Grass Carpet
2022 30-25 14-11 10-10 6-3 0-1 0-0
2021 34-24 17-13 12-7 5-3 0-1 0-0
2020 7-15 1-8 4-5 2-2 0-0 0-0
2019 48-29 12-8 32-14 4-6 0-1 0-0
2018 28-33 9-9 18-18 1-3 0-3 0-0
2017 28-28 10-8 11-9 3-6 4-4 0-1
2016 50-26 2-3 40-18 5-3 0-0 3-2
2015 17-15 6-4 8-8 3-3 0-0 0-0

Jasmine Paolini has a 7-6 win-loss record in 2022, 5-5 on hard. During the previous 10 years, the Italian has a 83-67 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Jasmine won 5 of her last 10 matches.

Last year in BNP Paribas Open Jasmine was overcome by Jessica Pegula in the 3rd round 6-4 6-1.

H2H Victoria Azarenka vs. Jasmine Paolini

This would be the 2nd time that Victoria Azarenka and Jasmine Paolini fight against each other. The head to head is 1-0 for Azarenka (see full H2H stats), 1-0 on hard in major tournaments.

Yet, Victoria Azarenka could compete against Viktorija Golubic. Their head to head is 0-0.

1/4 – Maria Sakkari’s rankings and performance.

Head to head 2-0 for Victoria Azarenka

40 - 23win/loss in 2025

Rank
6
High
3
LWWWLWW
Year Total Hard Clay I.hard Grass Carpet
2022 40-23 21-12 8-5 4-2 7-4 0-0
2021 38-20 23-13 9-4 5-2 1-1 0-0
2020 20-11 12-7 2-2 6-2 0-0 0-0
2019 33-23 11-11 15-5 2-3 5-4 0-0
2018 24-26 17-17 7-4 0-2 0-3 0-0
2017 26-23 15-10 5-10 0-0 6-3 0-0
2016 46-33 19-19 23-12 0-0 4-1 0-1
2015 56-28 17-3 37-22 1-2 0-0 1-1

Maria Sakkari has a 12-4 record in 2022, 8-3 on hard. In the course of the previous 11 years, Sakkari has a 173-118 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Sakkari won 8 of her last 10 matches.

Sakkari’s best achievement of the year was reaching the final St. Petersburg.

Last year in BNP Paribas Open Sakkari was defeated by Viktorija Golubic in the 2nd round 5-7 6-3 6-2.

H2H Victoria Azarenka vs. Maria Sakkari

This would be the 3rd time that Victoria Azarenka and Maria Sakkari play each other. The head to head is 2-0 for Azarenka (see full H2H stats), 1-0 on hard in major tournaments.

Nevertheless, Victoria Azarenka could face Elise Mertens. Their head to head record is 2-0 for Victoria Azarenka.

1/2 – Anett Kontaveit’s rankings and performance.

Head to head 2-1 for Victoria Azarenka

29 - 16win/loss in 2025

Rank
17
High
2
LLWWWWL
Year Total Hard Clay I.hard Grass Carpet
2022 29-16 13-9 6-4 9-2 1-1 0-0
2021 48-17 24-12 5-3 15-0 4-2 0-0
2020 24-11 14-7 5-3 5-1 0-0 0-0
2019 27-16 17-9 4-4 3-0 3-3 0-0
2018 34-25 16-14 12-5 4-3 2-3 0-0
2017 46-20 8-9 16-6 15-4 7-1 0-0
2016 21-23 14-13 1-3 3-3 3-4 0-0
2015 45-21 21-9 9-5 1-4 14-3 0-0

Anett Kontaveit has a 14-3 win-loss record in 2022, 9-3 on hard. In connection to the last 12 years, the Estonian has a 157-92 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Anett won 9 of her last 10 matches.

Her best result of the current season was winning the title in St. Petersburg where she beat Maria Sakkari in the final 5-7 7-6(4) 7-5.

Last year in BNP Paribas Open the Estonian capitulated to Ons Jabeur in the quarter 7-5 6-3.

H2H Victoria Azarenka vs. Anett Kontaveit

This would be the 4th time that Victoria Azarenka and Anett Kontaveit square off. The head to head is 2-1 for Azarenka (see full H2H stats), but they have never competed against each other on hard in major tournaments.

Anyhow, Victoria Azarenka may take on Paula Badosa Gibert. Their head to head record is 1-1.

Final – Iga Swiatek’s rankings and performance.

Head to head record 1-1

67 - 9win/loss in 2025

Rank
1
High
1
LWWWWWW
Year Total Hard Clay I.hard Grass Carpet
2022 67-9 42-6 18-1 5-1 2-1 0-0
2021 36-15 18-10 12-2 2-1 4-2 0-0
2020 16-5 6-4 7-1 3-0 0-0 0-0
2019 34-17 17-8 10-3 4-3 3-3 0-0
2018 43-6 8-1 34-5 1-0 0-0 0-0
2017 11-2 0-0 11-2 0-0 0-0 0-0
2016 10-2 0-0 0-0 10-1 0-0 0-1

Iga Swiatek has a 16-3 win-loss record in 2022, she played all matches on hard. Talking about the last 7 years, Iga has a 65-26 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Iga will try to keep a positive momentum since she is on a 7 matches winning streak.

Her best achievement of the current year was winning the title in Doha where she overcame Anett Kontaveit in the final 6-2 6-0.

Last year in BNP Paribas Open the Pole lost to Jelena Ostapenko in the 4th round 6-4 6-3.

H2H Victoria Azarenka vs. Iga Swiatek

This contest would be 3rd time that Victoria Azarenka and Iga Swiatek fight against each other. The head to head is 1-1 for Azarenka and Swiatek (see full H2H stats), but they are 1-1 on hard in major tournaments.

On the other hand, Victoria Azarenka may fight against Angelique Kerber. Their H2H record is 10-1 for Victoria Azarenka.