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Sinner, Sabalenka Capture Indian Wells Crowns in Tiebreak Finishes

Sinner joins Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic as the only men to collect all six ATP hard-court Masters titles.

Overview

  • Sinner defeated Daniil Medvedev 7-6 (6), 7-6 (4) without facing a break point, overturning a 0-4 deficit to sweep the second-set tiebreak.
  • Sinner did not drop a set all tournament and became the first player to win consecutive Masters 1000 events without losing a set since the series began in 1990.
  • Aryna Sabalenka beat Elena Rybakina 3-6, 6-3, 7-6 (6), saving a championship point to secure her first Indian Wells title.
  • Medvedev reached the final after halting Carlos Alcaraz’s unbeaten start to 2026 and will return to the ATP top 10 on Monday.
  • Rybakina’s runner-up finish will move her to world No. 2 next week as the tour turns to the Miami Open.