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Sabalenko avenges loss against Rybakina in thriller match up

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Tennis star Aryna Sabalenka secured her maiden Indian Wells championship by defeating rival and fiancée Elena Rybakina in a dramatic final showdown on March 15, marking the culmination of an emotional week that included announcing their engagement to fans worldwide following years together as partners since childhood days when they were friends from school.

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    Aryna Sabalenka won the BNP Paribas Open title at her first attempt in this tournament.
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    Sabalenka secured victory over Elena Rybakina to claim revenge for a previous loss between them.

Aryna Sabalenka secured her first-ever title at the tournament after an epic battle against Elena Rybakina.

— (Independent.co.uk)

"Sabalenka saved match points to win Indian Wells for a revenge victory over rival Jelena Rybakinova."

— (Sporza.be)
Sabalenka edges Rybakina to claim long-awaited Indian Wells title
Sabalenka se vinga de Rybakina e conquista Indian Wells pela 1ª vez
Strhující finále ovládla Sabalenková. V klíčové chvíli utekla Rybakinové z mečbolu
Aryna Sabalenka julang kejuaraan sulung Indian Wells
Sabalenka conquista, al fin, el título en Indian Wells