Elena Rybakina will face off against Sonay Kartal in Indian Wells on Wednesday at 5:00 pm on STADIUM 2.
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The encounter between Rybakina and Kartal can be seen with online streaming on wtatv.com (paying platform) and also on bet365 (for free with a funded account).
In the United States, the encounter can be seen on Tennis Channel. In Kazakhstan, the match is broadcasted by Setanta Sports. In Great Britain, the match is broadcasted by Sky Sports. Click here to see at what time the match should be broadcasted live in your country.
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The H2H stats
Rybakina and Kartal have never played against each other so far on the main tour.
Rybakina in Indian Wells, ranking, and results in 2026
Currently ranked no.3 (career-high), Elena achieved a compiled 14-3 match record in 2026. The Kazakhstani is currently having a run in Indian Wells where she beat Hailey Baptiste 7-6(5) 2-6 6-2 and Marta Kostyuk 6-4 6-4.
Elena Rybakina will face the world no.54 Sonay Kartal in the 4th round on Wednesday at 5:00 pm on STADIUM 2. They have never competed against each other so far on the main tour.
Elena has won 1 title in 2026 at the Australian Open.
Elena won 12 titles in her career: 6 on hard courts, 4 on clay courts, 1 on indoor courts and 1 on grass courts. (See the list of her titles)
Kartal in Indian Wells, ranking, and results in 2026
Now the world no.54, Kartal has managed to achieve a 12-5 win-loss record in 2026. The Brit is now having a run in Indian Wells where she defeated Lanlana Tararudee 6-4 6-4, Emma Navarro 6-1 3-6 7-6(2) and Madison Keys 2-6 6-2 6-3.
