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Aryna Sabalenka vs Elena Rybakina Match prediction, head-to-head, preview, and live stream| Indian Wells 2024

A repeat of the 2024 Australian Open will be seen on Sunday (March 19) when Rybakina will face World No. 2 Aryna Sabalenka the final.

Aryna Sabalenka vs Elena Rybakina: Elena Rybakina crushed World No. 1 Iga Swiatek in the semi-finals to advance into the final of the Indian Wells 2024.

In the semi-final, from the very start, the Wimbledon champion had been dominant. The 23-year-old defeated the Pole in just one hour 17 minutes in straight sets (6-2, 6-2).

Notably, it’s the second time Rybakina was able to defeat defending champion Swiatek this season. Kazakh 10th seed had eliminated Swiatek at the Australian Open this year.

A repeat of the 2024 Australian Open will be seen on Sunday (March 19) when Rybakina will face World No. 2 Aryna Sabalenka the final. The Belarusian grabbed the Grand Slam for the first time when she crushed Rybakina in this year’s Australian Open. She defeated Greece’s world number seven Maria Sakkari 6-2, 6-3 in the semi-finals of the ongoing tournament. Also Read: “Djokovic Has A Lot Of Haters Even Nadal And Federer Somehow Have Them,” Daniil Medvedev On How Top Players Receive Hate On Social Media

Aryna Sabalenka vs Elena Rybakina match details

Tournament: Indian Wells 2024

Date: March 19, 2024

Venue: California, United States

Surface: Outdoor hardcourt

Round: Final

Category: WTA 1000

Prize money: $8,800,000

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Aryna Sabalenka vs Elena Rybakina: Head-to-Head Records Till Date

Sabalenka has dominated Rybakina in the four matches they played before, winning all of them. Their last encounter came in the 2024 Australian Open final this year which Sabalenka won in three sets.

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Aryna Sabalenka vs Elena Rybakina: Who will be the winner?

Sabalenka can continue her sublime form in the final to lift the cup. She has dropped just one set in four matches this week. Her only loss this year came in the Dubai Open Quarterfinals against eventual winner Barbora Krejcikova.

At the same time, Rybakina cannot be taken lightly as she overwhelmed Swiatek in the semi-final, hitting 18 winners and saving five break points in the last four.

Prediction: Aryna Sabalenka will win in straight sets.

Aryna Sabalenka’s Last Three Performances

1. Indian Wells 2024: Semi-final- Sabalenka d. Maria Sakkari (6-2,6-3).

2. Indian Wells 2024: Quarter-final- Sabalenka d. Coco Gauff (6-4, 6-0).

3. Indian Wells 2024: Round of 16- Sabalenka d. Barbora Krejcikova (6-3, 2-6, 6-4).

Elena Rybakina‘s Last Three Performances

1. Indian Wells 2024: Semi-final- Rybakina d. Iga Swiatek (6-2, 6-2).

2. Indian Wells 2024: Quarter-final- Rybakina d. Karolina Muchova (7-6 (7-4), 2-6, 6-4).

3. Indian Wells 2024: Round of 16- Rybakina d. Varvara Gracheva (6-3, 6-0).

Aryna Sabalenka vs Elena Rybakina: Broadcasting and Live Streaming Details 

Live streaming is also available on Tennistv.com.

USA: Tennis Channel

UK: Amazon Prime Video

India: Viacom18

Europe: Eurosport, SportKlub

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Gouri Das
Gouri Dashttp://thesportslite.com
Gouri Das is a tennis writer at The Sportslite. She started following tennis after reading about Novak Djokovic's Grand Slam victories. Djokovic and Andy Murray are her favorite players. She also follows cricket closely.
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