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Aryna Sabalenka Clinches First Indian Wells Title, Avenges Rybakina Loss

3/17/2026

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Aryna Sabalenka defeated Elena Rybakina 3-6, 6-3, 7-6(6) to win her first Indian Wells title, her 23rd career victory.
The win avenges Sabalenka's 2026 Australian Open final loss to Rybakina.
Sabalenka now leads their head-to-head 9-7, despite Rybakina's past finals wins.
Sabalenka praised Rybakina as the kindest player on tour and said they will meet again at the Miami Open.

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Aryna Sabalenka defeated Elena Rybakina 3-6, 6-3, 7-6(6) to win her first Indian Wells title, her 23rd career victory.
The win avenges Sabalenka's 2026 Australian Open final loss to Rybakina.
Sabalenka now leads their head-to-head 9-7, despite Rybakina's past finals wins.
Sabalenka praised Rybakina as the kindest player on tour and said they will meet again at the Miami Open.