Aryna Sabalenka vs Elena Rybakina 2026 Indian Wells Singles Final WTA Match Highlights

She was asked about that record, by the way, in our press conference. And it will come down to how hot that forehand is back in it today. Alina Savalenka hasn't dropped a set to anyone in 2026. Anyone but named Alina Rybakina. Her nemesis is at it again. What a set of tennis from the third seed. Takes the opening set 6-3 in 30 minutes. That's so good from Rybakina. She was coming forward. All the momentum into the ball. Well, she's not on the side of the sun. Oh, such a fine backhand. Had to get so low to play it. Rybakina says, hey, I'm a top player too. I can deliver in the big moments. It's a one set shootout between the two best players in the business. Last two finals here for Savalenka have come down to the deciding set. She hasn't won it. Will this one be different? Takes the second set 6-3 in 48 minutes. Before the French Open. That's so good from Rybakina. What a lob with the volley. She's dialed in again. It's Savalenka who wins the backhand duel. Oh, that's magnificent. What a switch up from Savalenka. Such a good second serve. Coolness personified once up at the net. Rybakina. Would you believe it? Stunning point from Rybakina. So smart. Oh, it's so good. It's going to be Rybakina. What a time to find a backhand like that. Third time is a charm for Arena's Savalenka. As revenge is served. She finally gets the better of Alina Rybakina. In what was an astounding final. Saves a championship point. It was an outrageous match. The two best in the business going toe-to-toe. And having been runner-up twice before in Indian Wells. Savalenka is the BMP Paribas Open champion. She defeats Rybakina. 3-6, 6-3, 7-6.