AdvertisementAdvertisementMar 12, 2026; Indian Wells, CA, USA; Aryna Sabalenka (BEL) reacts after a point in her quarterfinal match defeating Victoria Mboko (CAN) during the BNP Paribas Open at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images14 Mar 2026 09:36AM Bookmark Bookmark WhatsApp Telegram Facebook Twitter Email LinkedInAdd CNA as a trusted source to help Google better understand and surface our content in search results.Read a summary of this article on FAST.Get bite-sized news via a newcards interface. Give it a try.Click here to return to FAST Tap here to return to FASTFAST March 13 : World number one Aryna Sabalenka kept her quest for a maiden Indian Wells title alive on Friday, defeating 14th seed Linda Noskova 6-3 6-4 to reach her third final in the California desert.Sabalenka has been in formidable form, winning 15 of her first 16 matches of the year, with her only defeat coming against Elena Rybakina in the Australian Open final.The two could meet again in Sunday's title match if the Kazakh prevails over Elina Svitolina in Friday's second semi-final."Feels great, I've lost a couple of finals here, so I'll make sure that I'm more than ready on Sunday. I'll bring my best tennis and this is the year," Sabalenka said in her on-court interview.Show MoreShow LessSabalenka seized early control, breaking for a 3-1 lead after a Noskova forehand sailed long, and then the Czech’s inconsistent serving - including a double fault - handed the Belarusian another break for 5-1.Noskova briefly halted the momentum by breaking back when Sabalenka served for the set, only the second time the top seed had dropped her serve during the tournament.Sabalenka quickly regrouped when she served again at 5-3, sealing the opener with an ace, while Noskova won just half of the points behind her own serve.A break in the opening game of the second set proved enough for Sabalenka to seal the victory over the 21-year-old Noskova, who had just one chance to break back but could not convert against the Belarusian's formidable power and serving."Serve was the biggest thing in this match," Sabalenka added. "(Noskova) is an incredible player, I felt that if I give her a small opportunity she will take it."It will be the 14th WTA 1000 final of Sabalenka's career.Source: ReutersNewsletterRecommended ReadSubscribe to CNA's Recommended ReadA single handpicked story that we think you shouldn't miss. Just one a day.Sign up for our newslettersGet our pick of top stories and thought-provoking articles in your inboxSubscribe hereGet the CNA appStay updated with notifications for breaking news and our best storiesDownload hereGet WhatsApp alertsJoin our channel for the top reads for the day on your preferred chat appJoin hereAlso worth readingContent is loading...Expand to read the full storyGet bite-sized news via a newcards interface. Give it a try.Click here to return to FAST Tap here to return to FASTFAST