Belinda Bencic advanced to the round of 16 at the BNP Paribas Open with a straight-sets 6-2, 6-3 victory over Elise Mertens. The Swiss player, showing strong form, will next face Jessica Pegula.
This marks Bencic's second consecutive appearance in the round of 16 at Indian Wells and her third overall. Her consistent performance at the event sets up an anticipated matchup against Pegula.
The BNP Paribas Open continues to deliver high-level women's tennis action.