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Bouchard Salutes Sabalenka, Sinner After Indian Wells Wins
Canadian tennis star Eugenie Bouchard reacts to Aryna Sabalenka and Jannik Sinner's recent Indian Wells titles.
Mar. 16, 2026 at 8:35am
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Former tennis player Eugenie Bouchard took to social media to congratulate Aryna Sabalenka and Jannik Sinner on their recent Indian Wells titles. Sabalenka won the women's title, while Sinner captured the men's crown at the prestigious ATP and WTA 1000 event.
Why it matters
Bouchard's reactions provide insight into how top players in the sport view the achievements of their peers. Sabalenka and Sinner's victories at Indian Wells, one of the biggest non-Grand Slam tournaments, cement their status as rising stars on the ATP and WTA tours.
The details
Sabalenka defeated Elena Rybakina in the women's final, while Sinner beat Daniil Medvedev in the men's championship match. Both players were seeded and advanced to the finals by defeating several top opponents along the way.
- Sabalenka and Sinner won their Indian Wells titles on March 15, 2026.
- The 2026 Miami Open is scheduled from March 17 to March 29, 2026, where Sabalenka and Sinner are expected to compete.
The players
Aryna Sabalenka
A Belarusian professional tennis player who is currently ranked World No. 1 and has won 10 WTA 1000 titles.
Jannik Sinner
An Italian professional tennis player who has won 6 ATP Masters 1000 titles and is one of the rising stars on the men's tour.
Eugenie Bouchard
A Canadian former professional tennis player who is now retired but still follows the sport closely.
What they’re saying
“she's on top of the world!!”
— Eugenie Bouchard
“a lot of tiebreaks today 🤨”
— Eugenie Bouchard
What’s next
Sabalenka and Sinner are both expected to compete in the upcoming 2026 Miami Open, which runs from March 17 to March 29, 2026. Sabalenka will enter the tournament as the defending champion, having won the title in 2025.
The takeaway
Bouchard's positive reactions to Sabalenka and Sinner's Indian Wells triumphs showcase the respect and admiration that top players in the sport have for each other's achievements. These victories solidify Sabalenka and Sinner's status as rising forces in the women's and men's games, respectively.
