Player Overview

Elena Rybakina is one of eight active WTA players to have lifted the singles trophy at Indian Wells, defeating Aryna Sabalenka in the 2023 BNP Paribas Open final. The “Ace Queen” closed the 2025 season on a remarkable run, capped by her first title at the Year-End Championships. She has carried that form into 2026, beating Sabalenka to win the Australian Open and become a two-time Grand Slam champion. She ranks seventh among active players with 12 WTA titles.