Australian Open champion Madison Keys crushed Anastasia Potapova 6-3, 6-0 at Indian Wells on Saturday in her first match as a Grand Slam champion. Also, top seed Aryna Sabalenka prevailed over McCartney Kessler 6-7 (4) 6-3.

Top-seeded Aryna Sabalenka fought off an early challenge but several seeded players were eliminated in the second round of the BNP Paribas Open on Saturday in Indian Wells, Calif.

No. 1 women's tennis player Aryna Sabalenka returns to the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells with her eyes on the main prize.

The sting of her Australian Open loss to Madison Keys, which denied her a coveted treble, still lingers for Aryna Sabalenka. However, as the world No. 1 heads into the Sunshine Double, she has reason to be optimistic.

Aryna Sabalenka has revealed that she “loves” the new Indian Wells courts ahead of her quest for a first title in the desert. World No 1 Sabalenka is among the favourites for the women’s singles title at the prestigious event,