Peyton Stearns vs. Aryna Sabalenka | 2024 Indian Wells Round 2 | WTA Match Highlights

[@fridaerichsen3308]

This was harder for Saba than the Australian open final

[@dardankumi484]

So true

[@marcinzagol6818]

After AO Sabalenka decreased her level

[@johndbrock4375]

​@marcinzagol6818 this didn't age well

[@Tronny]

Dam 5-4 40-0 is brutal, hopefully she can take the good out of her performance, tough pill to swallow for sure

[@GdF420]

Yup live and learn It's the mental game - Reviewing those 3 match points you can see her hesitation, not going for it, whereas when she was down in the final tiebreak she played to win

[@firstlast-pt5pp]

looked close but she was spent.

[@lincolnbaldonado7472]

One of the best matches of year. Atleast that 3rd set was crazy good tennis

[@Sterlingx11]

What an ending. Stearns has a future, for sure.

[@PL-qs1ig]

Like raducanu hâhha

[@tomastoth3839]

she has. as an influencer and simp collector.

[@Zarumaans]

Nah, this is all you'll hear of her 😂

[@vikrantprabhu11]

Future? Missing out 3 straight match points at this level? She can't handle pressure.

[@_janko_85]

@@vikrantprabhu11 Tf, sabalenka had 3 match points too. What's your point?

[@chenxavier8015]

One of the best highlights in a while! All the critical/turning points of the match were shown here

[@brendaprice340]

Now that’s some good hitting!! Both players fighting til the end! Congrats to Sabalenka! Great job ladies.

[@JanineV-y9n]

Peyton - So proud of your effort! I can't wait to see more tennis from you!!

[@m.w.976]

*I totally agree!* 👍

[@kecleonboi]

You think she’s gonna read this lol

[@darksider9534]

Saba's mettle was tested as a champion and she proved it! ❤

[@polskapl1]

Sabalenka fast lost this match😂😂

[@dexvil_yt2605]

Ganó más por errores de su contrincante que por méritos

[@eizyaws]

What a mighty Champion 🏆

[@ВиталийКозырев-д4н]

Вытянула наша Саба-сила

[@jimmybordeos7107]

Saba - with a HEART of a CHAMPION.

[@blackblake3658]

And the grunt of a cheater. I don't care what anyone says, her prolonged grunt gets louder and longer in the third set. If you are still screaming when the ball is on your opponents court you are cheating.

[@jimmybordeos7107]

@@blackblake3658 What I can say is, you don't your EARS to strike the ball okay, it's combination of your EYES, MIND, (mentality) and DEXTERITY of your hands period. Thank you!

[@fifi8462]

More entertaining than Grand Slam Final 😆

[@tshaba]

That comeback is what champions 🏆 🥇 🏅 are made of

[@ItsJayYork]

This was an incredible match, and strong contender for match of the year goddamn

[@ЕвгенийШангин-щ6с]

Охренеть , что сделала Соболенко 😱😱😱0:40 с чужой подачи вытащила матч🥳🥳🥳. Молодец поздравляю, очередной пример, что нужно всегда идти и верить до конца👍👏

[@ЖорикВартанов-у4р]

И без везения ,тоже не обошлось 😊,впрочем как говорят ,везёт сильнейшим и на этот раз 😊

[@ceelo6369]

Well damn, Stearns played outstanding against Sabalenka. What an exciting and intense match. Best so far!

[@photojournalists]

That was some brave tennis 3 match points down. If she carries this win for the rest of the year, she’s going to have another spectacular year

[@bogdanoprea5203]

she is finished

[@PeyPey88]

@@bogdanoprea5203 says who, besides you

[@adamchryslergabrielbautista]

That Was Epic Battle Of The Year Between Sabalenka & Stearns It’s Was Unreal

[@GogoLomo]

The beginning of a rivalry

[@MahSaATennisLover]

that was one of the most amazing tennis games❤

[@charlesfaure1189]

Very impressed with Stearns.

[@noonecares6530]

Fu***** very ha**

[@g2luizhenrique]

Stearns is amazing!! Gotta keep an eye on herrrr

[@louismaltais2926]

Sabalenka improved her mental, she kept her focus like never before. Very sad for Stearns and also very impressed with her level of play.

[@55555gino]

Wow that girl Peyton played amazing. Can’t wait to see more

[@samuelweeks4882]

Incredible battle

[@kevineyk]

AMAZING match, the best of the year so far. Aryna Sabalenka you are a CHAMPION.

[@postive-vibes]

Very similar to the Coco Gauff match. When the better players needed to step up, as shaky as it was, they figured out a way to do it. Not the most confidence-inspiring win, but it's on to the next round.

[@jessicabradley6657]

This is not Coco gauff's match. Congrats Arina!!!!

[@KingWalker9191j]

@@jessicabradley6657didn’t say it was Gauffs match, but said it was SIMILAR to how the match had to be won by 2 top 5 players like Gauff & Sabalenka playing against unranked opponents everyone knows that those 2 top tier players would have folded in yrs past when behind in sets but the mental fortitude that they’re showing through their matches that were SIMILAR to each other help get them back in the matches to win it, I’m sure Postive Vibes wasn’t trying rain on Saba’s party, but just stated some obvious facts

[@eizyaws]

Bro this was BIG BABE TENNIS 🎾🎾

[@VaidyKrishnan1]

From Madison Keys to now, Peyton. Sabalenka is inflicting deadly chokes on Americans

[@ceelo6369]

Saba plays her best tennis when she is losing. She is the comeback queen!

[@deedeechant9792]

Damn that was like a grand slam final. Stearns is one to watch.

[@vicentevelasco7682]

Amazing match!

[@JacintaGib]

Sabalenka is really starting to have some control over her emotions. And she's becoming stronger for it!

[@samkata-ln1wt]

What an epic match, Stearns played brilliantly! But Sabalenka with the nerves of steel showing us why she's a champion!

[@Yestequesecree]

This is the difference between a great player and a champion. Sabalenka has grown so much as a tennis player, I’m really impressed.

[@sunsetvlable]

I really like Peyton's forehand, technic is so good. She should be in top 20s

[@wahn10]

The match of the tournament, hands down. Great sportsmanship at the net from both and I loved Aryna's praise of Stearns in her on court interview. These two gave us great tennis!!

[@SpindarellaM]

Love Saba man❤️what a champ!

[@tebohopietersen]

Would not be budged out the exit. A performance of real grit and courage and a dance of joy and relief at the end for the world number 2!

[@OxygenSWAT]

No moonballing to see here. What a match!!

[@blackblake3658]

Moonballing is an effective strategy. Both women could have used it.

[@Айдар-ж6в3д]

ГРАНДИОЗНЫЙ МАТЧ ! НЕВЕРОЯТНАЯ БОРЬБА ! ВОЗДУХ ПРОСТО ЗВЕНЕЛ ОТ ЭМОЦИЙ !!! 👍👍👍❤️❤️❤️

[@ameychitale3423]

Pure class from both players. 🔥🔥

[@ernestmosese3505]

What a match

[@einarsd4]

Saba - The ultimate champion of champions. 💪💪💪💪💪💪

[@namuyimbwaflorence4874]

This was a very tough match and so enjoyable Sabalenka proved she is a real champion, let's go Sab.

[@Jethro14403]

Much better than grand slam final

[@musicrocksoffical]

I watched this live and I literally was going crazy. Sabalenka had me in stitches! 😂 🐯🐯🐯

[@cedric889]

What a match! Thanks for the great highlights! 4 match points needed by both but despite the inspired tennis Peyton played, it was Aryna who wrapped it up.

[@MrEnoch101]

What a match saba coming through in the clutch love to see it from her

[@bow.w]

Wonderful!

[@kumir_]

Sabalenka con ese juego se lleva todo este año. Defender creo que 5match boles...uff.

[@PK0608]

Sabalenka nailed it if Stearns can't win a set with match point then she deserves to lose it

[@azoleyehirooni11]

Thank you for these excellent highlights! You showed the match point saves and the exciting end of the match perfectly!

[@mr.g2195]

Congratulations to Aryna Sabalenka. You are a true Champion. I was wondering how Stearns became so competitive in this match. Was it the crowd or playing at home? I have never seen her in a foreign tournament to be so competitive. good job though.

[@teasellermodi5897]

What an epic match. Saba just avoided an upset.

[@teej143]

Peyton has nothing to be ashamed of. Based on these highlights, she had a great plan and mostly executed. I love how she was managing Aryna’s power while making hot shots of her own. Well done to both ladies!

[@jennieisqueen2448]

What a game, already look like final tho! SABALENKA SLAYYYY

[@t81629]

Love Peyton's swagger

[@blackblake3658]

Walk?

[@Samramos4488]

4 match points..self-belief disappeared..began to self-doubt..

[@deepconvos1]

Watching sabalenka when she is on her game, no other ladies cut after watching her.

[@Graceclaw]

Man, Sabalenka's mental game has come so far in the last year

[@keremkose1235]

What a comeback 🙈😂😂

[@ismaelrosas1494]

this is the reason why a love tennis, that focus its insane!

[@kristiannelson1851]

Peyton has game! When she learns to keep being aggressive when serving for matches, she'll be an insane force!

[@brocacochi9066]

Sabalenka has to be careful, she is extending her scream too long (all the way until the opponent makes contact with the ball) and that should be penalized!

[@luyin1961]

Wow, love how Stearns played, so much gusto! Serving out the match is hard.

[@HoKwan-f3w]

Arynaaaaa

[@StrmgrXL]

Wow, that was such a tense rollercoaster ending even for a highlight.

[@rupindersingh9952]

The reason why she's no.2 in the world. 👏

[@manoelfilho3380]

Lets Go Arynaaaaa

[@tanukiiiiio]

Que hermosura de partido, Vamos Sabelenka!!!!!!! La mejor

[@ivanhong6136]

what. a great game...

[@carsson123]

2:42 Wasn't that ball from Stearns out? I slowed it down and it definitely looks out....

[@marianagaoka9687]

1:46 That's the new mental strength of Sabalenka. In the past she would smash her racquet to the floor and most likely scream, and in the end she would lose the match but now she accepts it and applauds the point won by her opponent and in the end she wins the match

[@kofipokuantwi-boateng5446]

Incredible effort from both, but am glad Sabalenka pulled through. It's impressive she has added some variety to her power game. As i have said countless times. Every opponent can be extremely dangerous in modern tennis. It's not easy being a top player in this era.

[@jclewis9223]

Stearns is the truth. She is about to be a force on the tour effortlessly powerful. This is going to be the year of separation from the best and the rest

[@itsmeforsure5475]

Insta-classic! What a match, congrats to both ladies for an excellent battle.

[@mariavilmagaleanochacon6705]

Este partido ha sido de lejos el mejor que he visto en mucho tiempo, que calidad, excelente gran futuro

[@benthekeeshond545]

Congrats to Sabalenka! This is what she needs? Win close matches.

[@Amazing_Mark]

Ladies and gentlemen: Iga's bakery is now open - serving delicious treats 😊.

[@bayuadrian1638]

Wow wow wow,, game of the match for Sabalenka in 2024

[@tifi12]

Congratulations to saba

[@Jusedofus]

What a future she has ahead of her!

[@tremaine861]

Sabalenka will definitely be that girl! I can't wait to see her at Slams

[@muhammadishak3409]

Biar kalah yg penting terlihat sangatkn,menunnguh di ajang lain,Stearns❤

[@robrivax]

gah!!!! Peyton!! Amazing..... great match dynamics.....the match didnt fall Peyton's way, but next time.....and the moral here is keep fighting for every point. Well done to both!!!!

[@KrisWhite-fn4cr]

Nice game love the pace of the game.... Well done to both players 🎉

[@diropal839]

come back stronger peyton, you are trully amazing,

[@MrCFreaks]

So close. But it is Saba who has the luck today. Stearn did played great too

[@khresnokhresno2513]

1:44 that eyes of tigressfull of commitment to hunt her pray

[@julianvago50]

Wooooooow qué partidazo! De infarto

[@PauletteBilly]

R u kidding me? Great match, ladies. Don't worry Stearns. Your going far.

[@MadFan31]

liked the handshake and small conversation there

[@VioIordache]

Bravo SABAAA❤❤❤

[@demondbrooks568]

Great battle!

[@GoVeganOrDie]

Sabalenka recently doesn’t look as good as in the AO - But great fight from both! Match of the year contender 🔥 Hope she didn’t hurt herself too badly in the 3rd set 🤍🦁

[@jeremyyang4110]

A little too much vacation I am afraid. Need to get back to work.

[@ricklee5845]

Give the girl a break! She's still recovering from some vegan food someone gave her pretending it was healthy!

[@juliehambtou]

Her game is not as great as in the AO also because the surface is really not the same. Indian wells and Miami have slow surface, so it’s tough for the player who are used to kick hard on the ball

[@静道]

​@@ricklee5845tell it to Novak Djokovic. He's been a vegan for many years you fool 😅

[@michaelmarquez7778]

Looks like Stearns performs really well when she's behind under pressure, but not when she's ahead with the pressure of closing. Quite unfortunate as she really deserved to take this win, but it looks like nerves got the best of her. She made some of her gameplay look so easy, with the depth, power, and control she was shotmaking moving Sabalenka.

[@HopeIanHope]

Sabalenka having fun 😀🙂

[@prometheus5700]

The most fascinating part was Stearns' anger and constantly yelling "come on!!!" It was weird.

[@nguoibantotnhat]

Women game is so unpredictable but Peyton is a Stern test for Saba

[@pbworld7858]

Stearns must feel SICK. All those consecutive match points against one of the top players just slipped away.

[@blackblake3658]

One ace and she wins. That's what peak Osaka, Serena and even Sharapova had in their arsenal. Why women don't spend more time perfecting the most important shot in the game?

[@mennis1966]

Wow great match

[@KungLao92]

Let’s go lenka!!!!!

[@mariarossi4863]

Какая Ленка?

[@Вальдемар-ъ7ц]

​@@mariarossi4863SABA*lenka

[@jeffedmisten6576]

Say what you will but Saba is a beast.