Historic Victory for Kazakhstan's Tennis Star
On January 31, 2026, Elena Rybakina won the championship title at Australian Open, defeating Aryna Sabalenka in the final with a score of 4:6, 6:4, 4:6.
In a tense match, Rybakina demonstrated incredible endurance. In the decisive third set, she was trailing 0:3 but managed to seize the initiative and win five consecutive games. She clinched the championship point with a powerful ace.
Victory Details
For Elena Rybakina, this is her second victory at Grand Slam tournaments. Previously, she won Wimbledon in 2022. This was her second win over Sabalenka in a final within two months - she also defeated her at the WTA Finals in November 2025.
Her path to the trophy included victories over strong opponents, including Katie Yoan, Varvara Gracheva, Teresa Valentova, Elise Mertens, Iga Swiatek, and Jessica Pegula.
After this victory, Elena Rybakina will rise to third place in the WTA rankings.
