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Sabalenka defeats Muchova in WTA Finals opener at Indian Wells

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 9, 2026, 10:32 PM

Last updated Nov 9, 2026

Sabalenka defeats Muchova in WTA Finals opener at Indian Wells

Summary

Aryna Sabalenka secured a victory against Karolina Muchova in straight sets during the opening match of the WTA Finals in Indian Wells on November 9, 2026. Sabalenka won the match 7-6 (7/2), 7-5 after a competitive two-hour contest. She recovered from a break of serve in the first set and responded well after facing a similar situation in the second. This marks her first match in the WTA Finals, where she aims for her first title after previous runner-up finishes in 2022 and 2025. The tournament format continues with Mirra Andreeva set to face Elina Svitolina later today.

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By the Numbers

•Sabalenka wins 7-6 (7/2), 7-5 against Muchova.
•Match lasted just under two hours.
•Sabalenka aims for her first WTA Finals title.
•Tournament moved to Indian Wells from Saudi Arabia.
•Next match features Andreeva against Svitolina.

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10:32 PMYahoo Sports — Sabalenka downs Muchova to win WTA Finals opener

What they're saying

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Aryna Sabalenka battled past Karolina Muchova in straight sets to make a winning start at the season-ending WTA Finals in Indian Wells on Monday.This year's WTA Finals were scheduled to be held in Saudi Arabia but in July were moved to Indian Wells after US military strikes on Iran in February and the subsequent war in the region. rcw/nf
— Yahoo Sports

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