With the Indian Wells 2026 final now in the books, Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina have once again found themselves at the center of the tennis world. Beyond the result itself, attention has also turned to the financial rewards from the tournament, as fans look at how much each star earned from their deep run.
How Much Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina Will Earn From Indian Wells 2026?
The 2026 BNP Paribas Open is in the books, and Sabalenka claimed the women’s singles title after defeating Rybakina in a grueling final. The triumph in this prestigious tournament will see Sabalenka take a significant share of the total WTA prize fund of $9,415,725.
The 2026 BNP Paribas Open was full of thrilling matches and surprise results. Talia Gibson made history by reaching her first women’s singles quarterfinal, while Iga Świątek’s disappointing run continued as she was sent packing in the last eight.
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Fans were treated to a rematch of the 2026 Australian Open final on Sunday, and it was Sabalenka who won this time around in a pulsating contest that went down to the wire. The World No. 1 came from a set down to win 3-6, 6-3, 7-6 (8).
Following her triumph at Indian Wells, Sabalenka will receive $1,151,380 as the champion. Rybakina will earn $612,340 for finishing as the runner-up at the WTA 1000 event. Beaten semifinalists Linda Nosková and Elina Svitolina will both earn $340,190 for their runs at the BNP Paribas Open. Quarterfinalists Jessica Pegula, Victoria Mboko, Świątek, and Gibson will each pocket $193,645.
In addition, all players who were eliminated in the round of 16 will receive $105,720. Those who made it to the third round will earn $61,865 from the tournament.
For her triumph at Indian Wells, Sabalenka will also receive 1000 WTA ranking points. As the runner-up, Rybakina will receive 650 points. The two beaten semifinalists will add 390 points to their rankings tally.
Following the conclusion of the 2026 BNP Paribas Open, the tennis world will turn its attention to the Miami Open, scheduled to begin on Tuesday, March 17.
Sabalenka arrived at Indian Wells after heartbreak in the Australian Open final in January. She hardly put a foot wrong in the Southern California desert, making it to the final with relative ease.
The World No. 1 started her campaign with a comfortable win over Himeno Sakatsume in the second round, and then cruised to victory against Jaqueline Cristian. Facing Naomi Osaka in the Round of 16, Sabalenka delivered more excellent tennis and claimed a 6-2, 6-4 win.
In the quarterfinals, Sabalenka defeated Mboko 7-6 (0), 6-4 to set up a semifinal against Nosková. There, the 27-year-old delivered another quality performance and secured a 6-3, 6-4 win. Sabalenka was tested to the limit once again by Rybakina. But she got her revenge in the BNP Paribas Open final, winning the title for the first time in her career.
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