Alison Riske defeated Garbine Muguruza 0-6 6-3 6-1 in the Indian Wells round of 64 on hard. The result followed the form book — Alison Riske came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's round of 64. Alison Riske extended the head-to-head to 2–0.
Riske A. came through in three sets.
Riske A. and Muguruza G. faced 5 of the same opponents in the last 12 months. Riske A. went 1–4 (20%) against them, Muguruza G. 3–2 (60%). Muguruza G. came out better against 2 of 5 comparable opponents, Riske A. against 0.