Sabalenka wins first Indian Wells title with victory against Rybakina

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by By ReutersMarch 16, 2026 at 05:13 AM

Sabalenka wins first Indian Wells title with victory against Rybakina

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Aryna Sabalenka defeated Elena Rybakina at Indian Wells on March 16, 2026, securing her first title at the tournament and her 23rd career crown. The world number one from Belarus won in three sets, 3-6, 6-3, 7-6(6), against her Kazakh opponent. This victory avenged Sabalenka's loss to Rybakina in the 2026 Australian Open final earlier in the year. After losing the first set, Sabalenka rallied to win the second and ultimately prevailed in a tight tiebreak in the final set. This win marks a significant achievement for Sabalenka, who had previously lost two Indian Wells finals.

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