Setback for Sabalenka! Rybakina stuns World No. 1, lifts maiden AO title

Elena Rybakina won the Australian Open title by defeating world number one Aryna Sabalenka 6-4, 4-6, 6-4, avenging her 2023 final loss. She recovered from a 3-0 deficit in the deciding set, won five straight games, and sealed victory with an ace. The triumph marked her second Grand Slam title after Wimbledon 2022 and highlighted her mental strength and growing confidence on big stages.

Jan 31, 2026 - 17:05
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Setback for Sabalenka! Rybakina stuns World No. 1, lifts maiden AO title
Elena Rybakina won the Australian Open title by defeating world number one Aryna Sabalenka 6-4, 4-6, 6-4, avenging her 2023 final loss. She recovered from a 3-0 deficit in the deciding set, won five straight games, and sealed victory with an ace. The triumph marked her second Grand Slam title after Wimbledon 2022 and highlighted her mental strength and growing confidence on big stages.

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