WATCH: Elena Rybakina's unbelievable shot captivates Indian Wells 2025 crowd in win vs Katie Boulter

Tennis sensation and world number seven Elena Rybakina defeated Katie Boulter 6-0, 7-5 in the third round of the Indian Wells 2025. The star player showcased her magnificent form in the first set of the game, having completely dominated the thriller to take a stellar lead. 

However, Boulter staged her comeback in the second set, but the Kazakh star kept her resilience in the game and marked the straight-set win to storm into the pre-quarter-finals of the marquee event.

The 25-year-old Rybakina not only won the game to storm into the next round but she was also spotted capturing the fan's hearts after hitting incredible shots in the second set of the game. 

This shot showcases her classic style of the play and her ability to smack brilliant hits in tense situations. This one-sided game between tennis star Rybakina and Boulter highlights the Kazakh star's ability to dominate the thriller by controlling the pace.

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Elena Rybakina hits an INCREDIBLE shot against Katie Boulter at Indian Wells.

Great anticipation.

On the run, full-stretch… there was a bit of magic in this one. 🪄

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— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) March 9, 2025

Rybakina to face Mirra Andreeva in the pre-quarterfinals of the Indian Wells 2025

Meanwhile, Elena Rybakina is set to serve the big challenge in the next game, where she will be facing 18-year-old Mirra Andreeva in Round 16. Andreeeva has recently defeated Rybakina in the semi-finals of the Dubai Dubai Free Tennis Championships 2025. This clash promises to be one of the best encounters in the marquee event.

Rybakina opens up on her win!

During an interview with the star, Elena was questioned saying, “When there’s not enough energy coming from your end, how do you change it?" To this, Elena replied, “You push yourself. You have your box trying to give you energy. You just need to fight. Somehow in the end you’ll find your game. Thank you guys. Of course I enjoy. When I won the title in 2023, the crowd was amazing.” 

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