March 15 (Reuters) - Aryna ⁠Sabalenka finally conquered her Indian Wells demons on ⁠Sunday, defeating Elena Rybakina 3-6 6-3 7-6(6) ‌in a breathless final to claim the desert title for the first time and secure her 23rd career crown.

Rybakina dominated the ​opening set, breaking Sabalenka to surge ⁠into a 4-2 lead ⁠and exploiting the Belarusian's backhand to close it out. ⁠It ‌was the first time Sabalenka had dropped a set in the tournament.