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Published: Monday, March 16
Updated: Monday, March 16
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Aryna Sabalenka finally secured her first Indian Wells title, defeating Elena Rybakina in an exhilarating final match with scores of 3-6, 6-3, 7-6(6). This win not only avenges her loss to Rybakina in the 2026 Australian Open final but also fulfills a long-awaited dream, marking her 23rd career trophy, according to Reuters and Al Jazeera.
Rybakina started strong, taking the first set by exploiting Sabalenka's backhand weaknesses and breaking her serve. Despite dropping her first set in the tournament, Sabalenka rallied in the second and executed a strong comeback, ultimately winning the second set 6-3. The decisive set evolved into a fierce competition wherein Sabalenka’s resilience shone through, eventually leading to a tiebreak where she triumphed, according to India Times and Reuters.
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