Kirsten Flipkens defeated Mathilde Johansson 6-4 6-1 in the Indian Wells qualifying round of 32 on hard. The result followed the form book — Kirsten Flipkens came in leading the head-to-head 2–1, defending last year's round of 32. Kirsten Flipkens extended the head-to-head to 3–1.
Flipkens K. took it in straight sets.
Hard: Flipkens K. leads 1–0 · Clay: Flipkens K. leads 2–0 · Grass: Johansson M. leads 1–0