Elena Rybakina def. Sonay Kartal
6-4 4-3 (ret.)
The match ended when Sonay Kartal retired.
Elena Rybakina defeated Sonay Kartal 6-4 4-3 after Sonay Kartal retired in the 2026 Indian Wells Open fourth round on hard courts on March 11, 2026.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Elena Rybakina | Sonay Kartal |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 6 | 2 |
| Double faults | 1 | 2 |
| First serve % | 60.0% | 60.0% |
| First serve points won % | 72.0% | 70.0% |
| Second serve points won % | 67.0% | 41.0% |
| Break points saved % | 50.0% | 25.0% |
| Break points converted % | 75.0% | 50.0% |
| Service points won % | 70.0% | 58.0% |
| Return points won % | 42.0% | 30.0% |
| Total points won % | 56.0% | 44.0% |
| Serve rating | 125 | 105 |
| Return rating | 108 | 73 |
Win Probability
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Player Comparison
| Field | Elena Rybakina | Sonay Kartal |
|---|---|---|
| Country | KAZ | GBR |
| Birth date | Jun 17, 1999 | Oct 28, 2001 |
| Age | 26 | 24 |
| Height | 184 cm | 163 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | — |
| Ranking (entering) | 3 | 54 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 7,253 | 1,127 |
| Elo (entering) | 2,184 | 1,852 |
| Current career W-L | 311–129 | 29–25 |
| Current career earnings | $29,818,052 | $1,981,096 |
Path
Elena Rybakina's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marta Kostyuk | 6-4 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Mar 10, 2026 | R32 |
| Hailey Baptiste | 7-6(5) 2-6 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Mar 7, 2026 | R64 |
Elena Rybakina's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jessica Pegula | 6-1 7-6(4) | W | H2H | Match data | Mar 12, 2026 | QF |
Sonay Kartal's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison Keys | 2-6 6-2 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Mar 10, 2026 | R32 |
| Emma Navarro | 6-1 3-6 7-6(2) | W | H2H | Match data | Mar 7, 2026 | R64 |
| Lanlana Tararudee | 6-4 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Mar 5, 2026 | R128 |