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Sabalenka and Rybakina Set for Thrilling BNP Paribas Final

3/14/2026

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Aryna Sabalenka will play Elena Rybakina in the BNP Paribas Open final after Sabalenka defeated Linda Noskova 6-3, 6-4 in the semifinals.
Sabalenka is a two-time runner-up at Indian Wells.
Elena Rybakina advanced by beating Elina Svitolina 7-5, 6-4, after winning the Australian Open in January.
Sabalenka holds a slight edge in their head-to-head matchup, making the final a significant rematch.

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Aryna Sabalenka will play Elena Rybakina in the BNP Paribas Open final after Sabalenka defeated Linda Noskova 6-3, 6-4 in the semifinals.
Sabalenka is a two-time runner-up at Indian Wells.
Elena Rybakina advanced by beating Elina Svitolina 7-5, 6-4, after winning the Australian Open in January.
Sabalenka holds a slight edge in their head-to-head matchup, making the final a significant rematch.