Caroline Wozniacki wins matchup of moms in Indian Wells

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Denmark's Caroline Wozniacki advanced to the quarterfinals of a WTA event for the first time since 2020, beating Germany's Angelique Kerber 6-4, 6-2 on Tuesday in the fourth round of the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, Calif.

Both players returned from maternity leave within the past year, and both have been atop the world rankings. Tuesday marked the 16th