California, March 16 -- Italy's Jannik Sinner captured his maiden Indian Wells title after edging past Daniil Medvedev in a gripping men's singles final, while world number one Aryna Sabalenka clinched the women's crown following a dramatic comeback victory over Elena Rybakina at the 2026 BNP Paribas Open.

In the men's singles final, Sinner defeated Medvedev 7-6(8-6), 7-6(7-4) in a tightly contested match that featured high-quality baseline rallies and powerful serving from both players. The Italian held his nerve in both tie-breaks to seal the victory and lift his first Indian Wells trophy.

Sinner produced an impressive display throughout the tournament, not dropping a single set en route to the title. With his victory against Daniil M...