The Belarusian is back where she wants to be
Aryna Sabalenka did not fail. This Friday, the number one in the world ranking dispatched Linda Noskova by a clear 6-3, 6-4 to enter, for the third time in four years, the grand final of Indian Wells.
It was a controlled match. In one hour and 28 minutes on Center Court 1, Sabalenka showed why she is on top. He made 38 of 58 first serves and added 11 aces to close the process.
“It’s a special place for me. Every time I play here I feel this incredible energy,” Sabalenka said after the match.
With an eye on Sunday
Now you have to wait. Her opponent in Sunday’s final will be the winner of the duel between Elena Rybakina and Elina Svitolina. A revenge? Could be.
Her only setback this year was precisely against Rybakina, in the final of the Australian Open. Since then, his record is impressive: 12 wins and only 1 loss. He has been in six tournaments in a row, reaching at least the semi-finals.
For her part, Noskova fought. The Czech saved 7 of 10 break points, but was no match for Sabalenka’s constant power. He fell to her for the second time without victories.
On Sunday everything is defined. Can Sabalenka finally lift the trophy in the desert after two runners-up finishes? Tennis has an appointment for us.
