Aryna Sabalenka celebrates victory over Elena Rybakina in the Indian Wells WTA 1000 final

Aryna Sabalenka celebrates victory over Elena Rybakina in the Indian Wells WTA 1000 final

Aryna Sabalenka saved a match point on the way to a 3-6, 6-3, 7-6 (8/6) victory over Elena Rybakina on Sunday to claim a long-awaited first Indian Wells title.

Sabalenka ended a frustrating run of finals futility against Rybakina, who had won their last four title clashes starting with a triumph at Indian Wells in 2023 and including a nail-biting loss at the Australia Open in January.

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