A resurgent Daniil Medvedev could not prevent Jannik Sinner from lifting the Indian Wells trophy for the first time, as the Italian world number one recovered from a tiebreak deficit to win 7-6(6), 7-6(4). The result extended Sinner’s remarkable run of form on hard courts and completed his collection of every major title on the surface.
Medvedev had been on a fine run coming into the final, having beaten world number one Sinner in the semi-finals of a recent tournament. His return to form was a welcome sight for tennis fans, and his performance in the final was good enough to push the champion hard.
Despite falling 4-0 behind in the second-set tiebreak, Sinner remained composed and launched a seven-point winning streak that ultimately decided the match. It was a moment that encapsulated the Italian’s remarkable mental strength in the biggest situations.
The win confirmed Sinner’s status as the complete hard-court player, with Indian Wells being the final piece of a puzzle that includes Australian Open, US Open, ATP Finals, and all other Masters 1000 titles. Sinner also became the only player to win back-to-back Masters titles without dropping a set, having achieved the same feat in Paris.
Sabalenka’s women’s title was equally compelling, as she defeated Rybakina in three sets after trailing a set and a break. Her victory, combined with news of her engagement and the addition of a puppy to her family, made for one of the most memorable weeks in her career.