Jannik Sinner’s title at Indian Wells means he has now won consecutive Masters 1000 events without dropping a set — a feat that places him in extraordinarily rare company in the history of the ATP Tour. Having won Paris at the end of the previous season with the same record, he repeated the achievement at Indian Wells with a 7-6(6), 7-6(4) victory over Daniil Medvedev.
The statistical achievement reflects a level of consistency that is almost unprecedented in modern tennis. To navigate consecutive Masters events — across different surfaces, against varying opponents, in different conditions — without surrendering a set is a testament to the completeness of Sinner’s game.
Medvedev was the closest any opponent came to ending that run, pushing the Italian to two tiebreaks in the Indian Wells final. A 4-0 lead in the second tiebreak had the Russian seemingly in control before Sinner’s seven-point comeback ended the contest.
The win also completed Sinner’s collection of all major hard-court titles — the Australian Open, US Open, ATP Finals, and all six Masters 1000 events. At 24, his trophy cabinet is the envy of players who have been competing for twice as long.
Women’s world number one Sabalenka contributed to a historic day of tennis with her own memorable title, defeating Rybakina 3-6, 6-3, 7-6(6) in the women’s final. Her match-point save in the deciding tiebreak provided the dramatic highlight of a superb contest.