Sabalenka wins first title in Indian Wells

Aryna Sabalenka won her first BNP Paribas title in Indian Wells on Sunday beating Elena Rybakina, (3-6, 6-3, 7-6) in a thrilling three set match that ended in a tiebreak.

Sabalenka, a runner-up in 2023 and 2025, finished off the win with a big serve that Rybakina hit long. It was a scorcher in the desert with temps reaching the 90s.

Our Tim O'Brien caught up the champ following the match.