Aryna Sabalenka survives Elena Rybakina championship point in Indian Wells thriller leaving Martina Navratilova screaming courtside
Aryna Sabalenka staged a stunning comeback to defeat Elena Rybakina 3–6, 6–3, 7–6 (8–6) and win the 2026 Indian Wells title. The world No. 1 saved a championship point during a tense final-set tiebreak. Martina Navratilova reacted loudly while watching courtside and later praised the incredible shot-making that helped Sabalenka survive the decisive moment.
Aryna Sabalenka staged a stunning comeback to defeat Elena Rybakina 3–6, 6–3, 7–6 (8–6) and win the 2026 Indian Wells title. The world No. 1 saved a championship point during a tense final-set tiebreak. Martina Navratilova reacted loudly while watching courtside and later praised the incredible shot-making that helped Sabalenka survive the decisive moment.
