Elena Rybakina captured the Australian Open title by beating Aryna Sabalenka in three sets, securing her second Grand Slam crown.
Kazakhstan’s Elena Rybakina won her second Grand Slam title after defeating world number one Aryna Sabalenka 6-4, 4-6, 6-4 in the Australian Open final in Melbourne. The victory marked revenge for her 2023 final loss and confirmed her dominance on hard courts.
Born in Moscow but representing Kazakhstan since 2018, the 26-year-old showcased her trademark composure and power. “They believed in me. There is no more question about how I feel,” Rybakina said, underlining her loyalty amid past scrutiny over her nationality switch.