January 31, 2026
Elena Rybakina defeats top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka to win first Australian Open title
Elena Rybakina staged an incredible comeback from down 3-0 in final set to defeat world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka 6-4, 4-6, 6-4 for her first Australian Open title.
TL;DR
- Elena Rybakina defeated Aryna Sabalenka to win the Australian Open.
- This is Rybakina's second Grand Slam title, her first being at Wimbledon in 2022.
- Rybakina rallied from a 3-0 deficit in the third set to win the match.
- Sabalenka, who led in the third set, expressed regret over the loss.
- The win moved Rybakina to the No. 3 spot in the rankings.
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