In the decisive match, the world No. 1 defeated the world No. 3, Kazakhstan’s Elena Rybakina, 3-6, 6-3, 7-6 (8-6). For Aryna Sabalenka, this was her third final in Indian Wells: she lost to Elena Rybakina in 2023 and to Russia’s Mirra Andreeva last year. The champion earned more than $1.1 million, while the runner-up received $612,300.At Indian Wells Aryna Sabalenka defeated Hineme Sakatsume of Japan (No. 132) 6-4, 6-2; Romania’s Jaqueline Cristian (No.35) 6-4, 6-1; Japan’s Naomi Osaka (No. 16) 6-2, 6-4, Canada’s Victoria Mboko (No. 10) 7-6 (7-0), 6-4 and Linda Nosková of Czechia (No. 14), 6-3, 6-4.

Belarus’ Victoria Azarenka won the Indian Wells title in 2012 and 2016.