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Sinner, Sabalenka Seal First Indian Wells Crowns in Tiebreak Thrillers

The results tighten the early‑season rankings picture heading into Miami.

Overview

  • Jannik Sinner beat Daniil Medvedev 7-6(6), 7-6(4) to complete the set of major hard‑court titles and did not drop a set all tournament.
  • He won seven straight points from 0-4 in the second‑set tiebreak to close a final in which neither player was broken.
  • Aryna Sabalenka defeated Elena Rybakina 3-6, 6-3, 7-6(6), saving a championship point to claim her first Indian Wells title and 23rd career crown.
  • Daniil Medvedev’s run featured a semifinal victory over world No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz and returns him to the ATP top 10.
  • Elena Rybakina’s runner‑up finish is set to lift her to No. 2 in the next WTA rankings.