The world no. 1 achieved an almost identical result in a rematch of the 2022 final, defeating Greece’s Sakkari 6-4, 6-0 in 69 minutes.
Swiatek, 22, earned his second title of the year after claiming his 19th career triumph in Qatar last month.
“It’s an amazing thing to be standing here again,” she replied. “Thank you for really making this feel like home.”
In her tenth final, 28-year-old Sakkari was hoping for her third championship, but in California, Swiatek stormed into a 3-0 lead.
Before Swiatek hit, the world number nine had to preserve two break points at 5-4.
Indian Wells: Iga Swiatek wins her second title with a commanding victory against Maria Sakkari.
Iga Swiatek of Poland won her second Indian Wells title with a commanding victory against Maria Sakkari.
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