Australian Open 2026 Women's Final: Elena Rybakina Defeats Aryna Sabalenka 6-4 4-6 6-4
What Happened Elena Rybakina claimed her second Grand Slam title at the 2026 Australian Open, defeating world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka 6-4 4-6 6-4 in a three-set final on Saturday, January 31. The victory marks her first major title since winning Wimbledon in 2022. The match took place under a closed roof at Rod Laver Arena due to light rain, with approximately 15,000 spectators in attendance. Match Summary Rybakina took control early, winning the first set 6-4 with her powerful serve and flat groundstrokes. Sabalenka fought back in the second set, capitalizing on Rybakina’s service struggles at 4-5 to level the match. ...