Rakhimova spoils Andreescu's return to Indian Wells

Bianca Andreescu fell to Kamilla Rakhimova with scores of 7-6(6), 0-6, and 1-6 in the first round of Indian Wells 2026. The Canadian, champion in 2019, returned to a major stage of the circuit after several weeks competing in ITF tournaments to regain rhythm and confidence. Andreescu took the first set in the tie-break, but the match completely shifted in the second set when she requested a medical timeout due to discomfort in her left foot. Rakhimova dominated the decisive set clearly to set up a match with Coco Gauff in the next round.

Day's results:

Kimberly Birrell def. Oksana Selekhmeteva: 6-1, 6-4

Sorana Cirstea def. Tatjana Maria: 6-4, 4-6, 6-3

Yulia Putintseva def. Paula Badosa: 6-4, 6-2

Anastasia Potapova def. Marina Stakusic: 4-6, 6-1, 7-5

Ajla Tomljanovic def. Gabriela Ruse: 7-5, 6-2

Talia Gibson def. Ann Li: 6-3, 7-5

Zenyep Sonmez def. McCartney Kessler: 7-6(7), 6-0

Jessica Bouzas def. Haddad Maia: 6-1, 6-7, 6-1

Anastasia Zakharova def. Ella Seidel: 6-2, 6-2

Victoria Jiménez Kasintseva def. Caty McNally: 6-2, 6-7, 6-4

Himeno Sakatsume def. Alycia Parks: 6-4, 6-3

Dalma Galfi def. Anna Blinkova: 6-4, 7-5

Jaqueline Cristian def. Janice Tjen: 4-6, 6-4, 7-6(6)

Camila Osorio def. Sloane Stephens: 6-4, 6-1

Dayana Yastremska def. Shuazi Zhang: 6-3, 6-2

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