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Elena Rybakina defeated Aryna Sabalenka in a 6–4, 4–6, 6–4 comeback to win the 2026 Australian Open, her second major title, solidifying her status as a top player and highlighting a rising, high-stakes rivalry.
Elena Rybakina defeated Aryna Sabalenka in three sets to win the Australian Open, ending a four-year wait for another major and rejoining the world No. 1 conversation.
Elena Rybakina defeated Aryna Sabalenka in a tightly fought Australian Open final, leveraging aggressive play and solid serving to seal the title. Sabalenka admitted some regrets, saying she could have been more aggressive on her serve when she briefly led 3-0 before the momentum swung to Rybakina, while praising her opponent’s performance and noting improvement ahead of future majors.
Elena Rybakina recovered from a set down to beat world No.1 Aryna Sabalenka 6-4, 4-6, 6-4 in the Australian Open women’s final at Rod Laver Arena, sealing her second Grand Slam title and avenging her 2023 defeat to Sabalenka. Sabalenka’s bid to win Melbourne for a third time ended in a hard-fought three-set clash, while the men's final between Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic looms for Sunday.
Elena Rybakina defeated world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka 6-4, 4-6, 6-4 in the Australian Open final to win her maiden Melbourne title, adding the Daphne Akhurst Memorial Cup and marking her second major after Wimbledon 2022 as she toppled Sabalenka in a hard-fought final.
Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan defeated world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka in the Australian Open final in Melbourne to secure her second Grand Slam title.
Aryna Sabalenka beat Elina Svitolina in the Australian Open semifinal and will face Elina Rybakina in the final, as officials issued a rare warning that there would be no post‑match handshake to avoid crowd confusion amid Ukraine‑Russia tensions; the players also posed for separate pre‑match photos, highlighting the tournament’s sensitivity around the Ukraine conflict.
Aryna Sabalenka reached her third consecutive Brisbane International final with a 6-3, 6-4 win over Karolina Muchova, setting up a final against Marta Kostyuk, who defeated Jessica Pegula. Sabalenka aims for her third Australian Open title, while Switzerland reached the United Cup final for the first time by beating Belgium.
The Brisbane International features a strong field with top players like Sabalenka and Keys, promising exciting matches and potential showdowns, including a possible quarterfinal between Sabalenka and Keys, as the tournament serves as a key lead-up to the Australian Open.
Nick Kyrgios defeated Aryna Sabalenka in a Battle of the Sexes-style exhibition match that was less intense than expected, with Kyrgios winning in straight sets. The event was hyped up but ultimately served as a casual showcase, highlighting Kyrgios's return to fitness and Sabalenka's competitive spirit.
Aryna Sabalenka was named Player of the Year for the second consecutive time, dominating the season with multiple titles and a top ranking. Katerina Siniakova and Taylor Townsend won Doubles Team of the Year, while Amanda Anisimova was recognized as Most Improved Player. Belinda Bencic made a notable comeback, earning the Comeback Player of the Year award, and Victoria Mboko was named Newcomer of the Year after a remarkable rise from outside the top 300 to top 20.
Aryna Sabalenka, after losing to Elena Rybakina in the WTA Finals final, was visibly upset, sitting with her team and showing signs of frustration, highlighting her competitive nature and the ongoing challenge to secure missing major titles despite her recent successes.
Elena Rybakina defeated Aryna Sabalenka in the WTA Finals final, winning a record-breaking $5.235 million prize and her biggest title since Wimbledon 2022, while Sabalenka, despite losing, set a new season earnings record and expressed emotional disappointment after her loss.
Aryna Sabalenka defeated Amanda Anisimova in a semi-final at the 2025 WTA Finals in Riyadh to reach the final, where she will face Elena Rybakina, who came from a set down to beat Jessica Pegula. Sabalenka described her win as great preparation for the final, and both players showcased high-quality tennis in their semi-finals.
Aryna Sabalenka and Jessica Pegula advanced to the semi-finals of the 2025 WTA Finals in Riyadh, with Sabalenka defeating Coco Gauff to top the Stefanie Graf Group and Pegula winning against Jasmine Paolini. Sabalenka, who has secured the year-end world number one ranking, will face Amanda Anisimova in the semi-finals, while Pegula will play Elena Rybakina. The tournament guarantees a first-time champion this year.