Kayla Day defeated Aliaksandra Sasnovich 6-2 7-5 in the Indian Wells qualifying round of 64 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Aliaksandra Sasnovich came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Kayla Day claimed a first win over Aliaksandra Sasnovich in two meetings, levelling the head-to-head at 1–1.
Day K. took it in straight sets.
Kayla Day beat Aliaksandra Sasnovich 6-2 7-5. Umpiry, "Kayla Day vs Aliaksandra Sasnovich — Indian Wells Qualifying Round of 64", https://umpiry.com/match/2026-03-01/day-vs-sasnovich-indian-wells-q64?utm_source=cite (as of 1 March 2026).