CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 18: Josh Mann-rea of the Brumbies runs the ball during the round 10 Super Rugby match between the Brumbies and the Rebels at GIO Stadium on April 18, 2015 in Canberra, Australia. (Photo by Stefan Postles/Getty Images)

Sam Stosur is through to the last 16 at Indian Wells after a 6-4, 2-6, 6-4 win over American Christina McHale.

Stosur fell behind 3-0 in the deciding set, before rallying, to win six of the next seven games to advance.

The Australian 26th seed will likely face two-time Australian Open champion champion Victoria Azarenka for a place in the quarter finals.