Kazakh Elena Rybakina He took revenge this Sunday on the Belarusian Arina Sobolenkowho beat him in the final of the Australian Open, winning the match for the title Indian Wellsthe first Masters 100 tournament of the season.
Rybakina, the last Wimbledon champion and world No. 10, beat second-ranked Sobolenko 7-6(11) and 6-4 in two hours and three minutes.
Thus, Rybakina won her first Masters 1000 final and also defeated Sobolenko for the first time, who has scored all four meetings between them so far.
His time in the California Desert Tournament, which is the first Masters 1000 of the season, was flawless as he thrashed world number one Pole Iga Swiatek in the semi-finals by a double score of 6-2.
For her part, Sobolenko, who has won all four of her Masters 1000 finals so far and only lost one out of 18 games this year, has had a very difficult day at her worst.
Up to 10 double faults made the first set full of disappointment for the Belarusian.
Regardless, the first set was a very balanced and intimidating matchup for both sides as Rybakina lost five set points before clinching the set with a sixth chance after one hour and 18 minutes.
Sobolenko also had two set points, but he did not convert them.
The chess match continues ♟@SabalenkaA | #Tennis Paradise pic.twitter.com/fqcq4hJgDc
— BNP Paribas Opening (@BNPPARIBASOPEN) March 19, 2023
The Belarusian appeared to be on the brink of a complete breakdown when she forfeited her first serve turn in the second set due to a game without love.
Sobolenko tried to the end, despite the obvious signs of helplessness, and Rybakina kept her cool to consolidate her great victory.
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On the fifth try, Rybakina wins her first career victory over Sobolenko 7-6(11), 6-4 and wins her first title in Indian Wells!#Tennis Paradise pic.twitter.com/5gLRNeRXGW
— BNP Paribas Opening (@BNPPARIBASOPEN) March 19, 2023
(As reported by EFE)
Source: Aristegui Noticias
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