Jannik Sinner is now the master of every major hard-court stage in tennis after claiming the BNP Paribas Open title with a 7-6(6), 7-6(4) victory over Daniil Medvedev. The Italian superstar rounded off a flawless two-week campaign in Indian Wells, California, not dropping a set throughout the tournament.
It was a deeply personal milestone for Sinner, who had long identified Indian Wells as the one significant hard-court event that had eluded him. The 24-year-old now holds the Australian Open, US Open, ATP Finals, and all six Masters 1000 titles — a collection that few players in history can rival.
Medvedev provided a formidable challenge in the final, employing the precise, aggressive game that had already earned him a victory over Sinner earlier in the season. When the Russian surged to 4-0 in the second-set tiebreak, a third set appeared inevitable, but Sinner calmly reeled off seven points in succession to deny him.
Sinner’s serving was immaculate throughout the final, with the Italian never facing a break point in sweltering desert conditions. His ability to elevate his game in the most pressurised moments has become a trademark of his tennis at the highest level.
Aryna Sabalenka won the women’s title in equally dramatic fashion, beating Elena Rybakina 3-6, 6-3, 7-6(6) after saving a match point. The world number one’s victory ended a painful run of four consecutive final defeats against Rybakina and capped an extraordinary personal week for the Belarusian champion.
Sinner Completes Hard-Court Grand Slam With Commanding Indian Wells Triumph
