Sinner Completes Perfect Run, Wins Indian Wells Title

Jannik Sinner defeated Daniil Medvedev in the BNP Paribas Open final on Sunday, March 15, 2026, securing his first Indian Wells title and completing the set of six ATP Masters 1000 hard-court trophies. Sinner’s victory makes him only the third man in history to achieve this feat, joining Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer ATP Tour.

Sinner’s Dominant Performance

The second-seeded Italian won the match 7-6(6), 7-6(4) without dropping a set throughout the tournament. This remarkable achievement also marks the first time a male player has won consecutive Masters 1000 titles without losing a set since the series began in 1990, following his win in Paris last November ATP Tour.

Dramatic Tie-Break Comeback

In a tense final, Sinner rallied from a 0-4 deficit in the second-set tie-break, winning seven consecutive points to secure the victory. After the win, Sinner gestured to his chest and raised his arms in celebration with the crowd ATP Tour.

Key Quotes

“I kept believing and kept pushing,” Sinner said after the match. “I went for my shots a little more. A third set, we would have started even, so I tried my best to close it out and I am very happy. It was an incredible ending.” ATP Tour

Impact on Rankings

Sinner’s win has narrowed the gap between him and World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz. While Alcaraz previously enjoyed an unbeaten start to the season with victories at the Australian Open and in Doha, his run was ended by Medvedev in the Indian Wells semi-finals ATP Tour. Currently ranked No. 2 and trailing Alcaraz by 2,200 points, Sinner now has an opportunity to further close the gap.

Medvedev’s Aggressive Play

The final saw Daniil Medvedev employing a more aggressive strategy, playing closer to the baseline than he has in recent years. However, Sinner was able to counter Medvedev’s increased aggressiveness and secure the title The Athletic.

Other Tournament Highlights

Aryna Sabalenka won the women’s singles title, defeating Elena Rybakina in the final 3-6, 6-3, 7-6 ESPN. Carlos Alcaraz suffered his first defeat of the year in the semi-finals against Medvedev ESPN.

Sinner Celebrates Italian Success

Sinner also acknowledged the victory of Italian Formula One driver Kimi Antonelli in the Chinese Grand Prix, stating, “It hasn’t anything to do with tennis, but it has been a special day for Italy…Thanks, Kimi, thanks Formula One, and see you next year.” ESPN