Sabalenka edges Rybakina to claim long-awaited Indian Wells title

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Aryna Sabalenka claimed her first Indian Wells title with a dramatic 3-6, 6-3, 7-6 (8/6) victory over Elena Rybakina, saving a match point in the tiebreaker. Sabalenka came back from a break down in the second set and fought off a tense final set to win the BNP Paribas Open. The win also served as revenge for Sabalenka against Rybakina.

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 rallied from a break down in the second set and fought off a match point trailing 5-6 in the tiebreaker before finally gaining the longed-for title -- and a healthy measure of revenge.