Sinner, Sabalenka make dominant starts in quest for first Indian Wells titles

Sinner, back in the California desert after missing last year's edition serving a drugs suspension, controlled every aspect of the 64-minute contest in which he faced just one break point. After Svrcina held serve for 1-1 in the first set, Sinner won nine straight games before Svrcina managed another hold. The Czech fought valiantly to force Sinner to serve it out, saving three match points in the final game before Sinner closed it with one more service break. It was an auspicious start to a tournament...