Aryna Sabalenka outlasts Elena Rybakina for Indian Wells titleAssociated PressMultiple AuthorsMar 15, 2026, 05:25 PM ET
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INDIAN WELLS, Calif. — World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka beat Elena Rybakina 3-6, 6-3, 7-6 (6) in the Indian Wells final Sunday for her first title at the California desert tournament.
Sabalenka, a runner-up in 2023 and 2025, finished off the win at the BNP Paribas Open with a big serve that Rybakina hit long. It was a sweltering afternoon on the court as temperatures soared into the 90s.
Aryna Sabalenka hoists the Indian Wells trophy after winning the tournament for the first time. Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn ImagesSabalenka, 27, had a chance to close out the third set but was broken at 5-4. Rybakina found herself with a championship point in the tiebreaker only to have Sabalenka hit a backhand winner.This marked the 16th time the two players have met, with Sabalenka now holding a 9-7 advantage. Rybakina of Kazakhstan beat Sabalenka at the 2025 WTA Finals championship and the Australian Open two months ago. She also edged Sabalenka in the finals at Indian Wells in 2023.”What a day,” Sabalenka stated after the match.
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