World number one Aryna Sabalenka powered past 14th seed Linda Noskova 6-3, 6-4 to reach her third Indian Wells final. Sabalenka has been in dominant form this year, with only one defeat prior to this match.
Sabalenka seized early control, breaking Noskova's serve twice in the first set. Despite a brief challenge from Noskova, Sabalenka closed out the opener with an ace. A break in the first game of the second set proved decisive for Sabalenka.
"Serve was the biggest thing in this match," Sabalenka stated after her victory. This marks the 14th WTA 1000 final of her career.