{"id":1826503,"date":"2026-03-14T11:20:49","date_gmt":"2026-03-14T08:20:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1826503"},"modified":"2026-03-14T11:20:49","modified_gmt":"2026-03-14T08:20:49","slug":"sinner-backed-to-end-alcaraz-streak-sabalenkas-message-eala-a-big-winner-indian-wells-open-roundup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1826503","title":{"rendered":"Sinner backed to end Alcaraz streak, Sabalenka&#8217;s message, Eala a big winner &#8211; Indian Wells Open roundup"},"content":{"rendered":"<article class=\"ps-article-content rounded-lg lg:mt-5 lg:border lg:border-card lg:bg-card lg:shadow-primary\">\n<header>\n<h1 class=\"py-4 text-xl font-normal text-title sm:text-2xl\">Sinner backed to end Alcaraz streak, Sabalenka\u2019s message, Eala a big winner \u2013 Indian Wells Open roundup<\/h1>\n<div class=\"my-2 flex items-center justify-between\">\n<div class=\"flex items-center\">\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tennis365.com\/author\/ewan-west\" class=\"text-sm font-normal !text-author\"><br \/>\n                            Ewan West                        <\/a><br \/>\n                        <time class=\"ml-3 text-sm font-normal text-info md:ml-4\" datetime=\"14 Mar 2026 11:20 AM\" data-ps-date=\"14 Mar 2026 11:20 AM\" data-ps-datetime=\"1773487249\"><br \/>\n                            14 Mar 2026 11:20 AM                        <\/time>\n                    <\/div>\n<div class=\"hidden justify-end space-x-4 text-xl sm:flex sm:!opacity-100\">\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/google.com\/preferences\/source?q=tennis365.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><br \/>\n                            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"mx-auto !my-0 hidden dark:block h-6\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tennis365.com\/content\/themes\/tennis365-sportsui\/img\/png\/common\/google_preferred_source_badge_dark@2x.png\" alt=\"Add as a preferred 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object-cover object-center !my-0\" src=\"https:\/\/d2me2qg8dfiw8u.cloudfront.net\/content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Aryna-Sabalenka-Jannik-Sinner-Alex-Eala-1320x742.jpg\" alt=\"Aryna Sabalenka, Jannik Sinner and Alex Eala\">                <\/figure><figcaption class=\"flex items-center space-x-3 border-b border-mobile-caption px-3 lg:border-caption\">\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"my-1.5 break-words !text-xs !text-content\">\n                                Tennis stars Aryna Sabalenka, Jannik Sinner and Alex Eala                            <\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<div class=\"ciam-article-t365\">\n<p>Saturday\u2019s news from the 2026 Indian Wells Open includes Jannik Sinner being backed to end Carlos Alcaraz\u2019s winning streak and Aryna Sabalenka making a clear statement.<\/p>\n<p>We also have news of the winners and losers from Indian Wells from a WTA Rankings perspective, featuring Elena Rybakina, Iga Swiatek, Mirra Andreeva and Alex Eala.<\/p>\n<p>Here is our latest round-up of the biggest headlines from Indian Wells and elsewhere in the tennis world.<\/p>\n<h2>Sinner backed to beat Alcaraz in Indian Wells final<\/h2>\n<p>Alcaraz and Sinner are each one win away from setting up a blockbuster Indian Wells final, which would be their first match of 2026.<\/p>\n<p>In the semi-finals, world No 1 Alcaraz will take on Daniil Medvedev, while second-ranked Sinner will meet Alexander Zverev.<\/p>\n<p>Former world No 4 Greg Rusedski has predicted that Sinner will beat Alcaraz in the championship match \u2014 an outcome that would end the Spaniard\u2019s unbeaten start to 2026.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Read more: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tennis365.com\/tennis-news\/jannik-sinner-battle-carlos-alcaraz-crucial-moment\">Jannik Sinner faces a crucial moment that could define Carlos Alcaraz rivalry<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>Rybakina, Swiatek and Eala among the WTA Rankings Winners &amp; Losers from Indian Wells<\/h2>\n<p>Rybakina is through to the Indian Wells final, and she is set to climb to a new career-high ranking of world No 2, with Swiatek \u2014 who exited in the quarter-finals \u2014 dropping to third.<\/p>\n<p>Eala is another big WTA Rankings winner from Indian Wells as she is set to climb four places to her new best position of 28th after reaching the fourth round.<\/p>\n<p>Andreeva, meanwhile, will drop from eighth to 10th place after her title defence ended with a surprise third round defeat.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Read more: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tennis365.com\/tennis-features\/wta-rankings-winners-losers-indian-wells-open-rybakina-overtakes-swiatek-eala-4-gibson-45\">WTA Rankings Winners &amp; Losers Indian Wells Open: Rybakina overtakes Swiatek with Eala +4, Gibson +45<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>Sabalenka makes a statement ahead of Rybakina final showdown<\/h2>\n<p>Sabalenka and Rybakina will face off in the Indian Wells final in a rematch of the 2026 Australian Open championship match.<\/p>\n<p>World No 1 Sabalenka lost to Rybakina in Melbourne after leading 3-1 in the final set \u2014 her sixth defeat in her last 10 finals.<\/p>\n<p>The Belarusian has asserted that she is \u201cso done\u201d with losing in big finals before her latest opportunity to claim a prestigious prize.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Read more: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tennis365.com\/tennis-news\/aryna-sabalenka-message-elena-rybakina-indian-wells-final-2026\">Aryna Sabalenka \u2018so done with losing big finals\u2019 ahead of Elena Rybakina Indian Wells showdown<\/a><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>Tim Henman says tennis does not \u2018need\u2019 five-set women\u2019s matches<\/h2>\n<p>Craig Tiley, the former Tennis Australia CEO who recently joined the United States Tennis Association, sparked debate when he called for best-of-five set matches to be introduced in women\u2019s singles at Grand Slams.<\/p>\n<p>Former world No 4 Tim Henman made his position on the topic clear in an exclusive interview with Tennis 365.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI wouldn\u2019t think we need to do this, from a history and tradition standpoint,\u201d Henman said.\u00a0\u201cThe Grand Slams are working just fine. \u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>Read more: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tennis365.com\/tennis-news\/tim-henman-verdict-five-set-matches-grand-slams\">Tim Henman gives his verdict on female players competing in five-set matches at Grand Slams<\/a><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>Miami Open News<\/h2>\n<p>Indian Wells will conclude with the singles finals on Sunday, and the second leg of the Sunshine Double will get underway in Miami on Tuesday.<\/p>\n<p>Here is our latest coverage of the Miami Open:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tennis365.com\/tennis-features\/miami-open-2026-withdrawal-list-will-novak-djokovic-play-after-indian-wells\"><strong>Miami Open withdrawal list: 8 players out, will Novak Djokovic play after Indian Wells exit?<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tennis365.com\/tennis-news\/miami-open-wildcards-confirmed-as-venus-williams-headlines-13-strong-list\">Miami Open: Wildcards confirmed as Venus Williams headlines 13-strong list<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tennis365.com\/tennis-news\/2026-miami-open-what-prize-money-and-ranking-points-will-be-on-offer\"><strong>2026 Miami Open: What prize money and ranking points will be on offer?<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Want more from Tennis365? 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